bonding

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

Synonyms of bonding

• adhesion
• cling
• adherence

Examples of bonding in a Sentence

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

The bonding that this team went through every day the last two weeks has been nothing less than superior. —Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 12 Mar. 2026

If the sale goes forward, the city would use bonding capacity from the capital budget — not money from the annual operating budget. —Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 12 Mar. 2026

Though there is a certain amount of anxiety going through this entire process for something that may not even happen, there is also camaraderie in bonding with a diverse group of strangers going through all the hurdles together. —Rachel Chang, Travel + Leisure, 11 Mar. 2026

Matthew Eckerle, principal with Baker Tilly Municipal Advisors, prepared and presented a property bond tax bonding analysis at the park board meeting in August. —Deborah Laverty, Chicago Tribune, 11 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

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