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

Robert Lane Johansen filed a federal lawsuit against several Nashville bail bonding and ankle monitoring companies on June 20. —Kirsten Fiscus, Nashville Tennessean, 23 June 2025

Cynthia drops by for wine and bonding, followed by Porsha. —Shelby Stewart, Essence, 22 June 2025

Fact checked by Sarah Scott Family vacations are a time for bonding, but some teens are looking for a bit more independence to do their own thing. —Beth Ann Mayer, Parents, 20 June 2025

But also so many emotions are happening in the scene with Carmen and Grace bonding. —Peter White, Deadline, 16 June 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