bonding

1 of 2

noun

bond·​ing ˈbän-diŋ 

1

: the formation of a close relationship (as between a mother and child or between a person and an animal) especially through frequent or constant association

2

: the attaching of a material (such as porcelain) to a tooth surface especially for cosmetic purposes

bonding

2 of 2

present participle of bond entry 2

Synonyms of bonding

Noun

• adhesion
• cling
• adherence

Examples of bonding in a Sentence

Noun

He and his dad spent the weekend together for some male bonding.

this epoxy has good bonding for glass and ceramics

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

The play touches on issues of male bonding, family, reentering the dating pool, loss, grief and despair, while being very funny almost all the time. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 16 Sep. 2026

Now, that kind of bonding will require more planning and scheduling — one more change in a year full of them. — Max Bultman, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Some of that stuff can be very, very bonding for our football team. — Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026

The Pittsburgh Steelers teammates have apparently been doing a little bonding over conspiracy theories. — Sean Joseph Outkick, FOXNews.com, 8 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

1969, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for bonding

• ponding
• absconding
• desponding
• responding
• antibonding
• corresponding

Medical Definition

bonding

noun

bond·​ing

1

: the formation of a close relationship (as between a mother and child or between a person and an animal) especially through frequent or constant association see male bonding

2

: a dental technique in which a material and especially plastic or porcelain is attached to a tooth surface to correct minor defects (as chipped or discolored teeth) especially for cosmetic purposes