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

• 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

Mixed martial arts competitor Lukas has just handily defeated his opponent and celebrates with his wife, child and friends backstage, setting the scene for a nimble combination of communal bonding and looming horrors. —Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 18 July 2025

Filmed during their vacation in Greece, the video captured a lighthearted bonding session between the mother-daughter duo, with Jenner allowing Stormi to experiment with makeup. —Lucy Notarantonio, MSNBC Newsweek, 17 July 2025

Passing the baton to Real-world assets (RWAs) and stablecoins Plasma’s architecture and Binance’s fair-launch bonding curve model both signal a turn toward utility. —Alice Liu, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025

That meant round-trip drives of almost 200 miles after school, but also moments of father-son bonding. —Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 12 July 2025

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