2
a
: prizing highly : desirous
—used with of
fond of praise
b
: having an affection or liking
—used with of
fond of music
fond of his nephew
3
a
: foolishly tender : indulgent sense 1
a fond mother
b
: affectionate, loving
absence makes the heart grow fonder
a fond embrace
4
: cherished with great affection : doted on
our fondest hopes
has fond memories of their time together
plural fonds
ˈfōⁿ(z) 
1
: background, basis
2
: small particles of browned food and especially meat that adhere to the bottom of a cooking pan and are used especially in making sauces
After searing the steak, we noted the amount of fond (the residue of browned meat that sticks to the pan), which can be deglazed for a rich, flavorful pan sauce.—
Garth Clingingsmith
Garth Clingingsmith3
obsolete
: fund
Examples of fond in a Sentence
Adjective
She still has fond feelings for him.
Absence makes the heart grow fonder.
He wished them a fond farewell.
the fond hope that the situation would change
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James Horncastle, New York Times, 17 June 2025
And though their characters never come together in the movie, Bates has only fond memories of starring alongside Thornton.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 15 June 2025
Baltimore Sun Media, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2024
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Adjective
This place held fond memories for the veteran forward, and Boca could not discourage him.
—James Horncastle, New York Times, 17 June 2025
And though their characters never come together in the movie, Bates has only fond memories of starring alongside Thornton.
—Shania Russell, EW.com, 15 June 2025
Verb
Congress should fond how to help American business owners.
—Baltimore Sun Media, Baltimore Sun, 11 Apr. 2024
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“Fond.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fond. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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