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

This summer, Justin has also documented bonding with Jack over his favorite sport, hockey. — Madison E. Goldberg, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2026

The difference may stem from the very different structures and bonding found in the two superconductors. — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026

But unlike the Peter Farrelly film, By Any Means — which was directed by Elegance Bratton and written by Sascha Penn — isn’t interested in cloying depictions of interracial high jinks and bonding. — Alison Willmore, Vulture, 4 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