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

That development doesn’t hurt the team bonding that’s already in progress thanks to a combination of successful answers, Kate Middleton conspiracy theories, and booze. — Keith Phipps, Vulture, 26 Aug. 2026

William Swanson, a 22-year-old from Massachusetts who moved to the city this spring, went viral on TikTok for sharing his experience living – and bonding – with his elderly roommate. — Samantha Delouya, CNN Money, 24 Aug. 2026

Adhesives from wigs and weaves are another common trigger worth watching, along with the tape and glue used in some bonding or tape-in methods. — Ayren Jackson-Cannady, Allure, 20 Aug. 2026

The solution involved altering the molecular group responsible for bonding with the metal oxide layer. — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 14 Aug. 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