bonding
noun
bond·ing
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Definition of bonding
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
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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
Victoria and her calf are resting and bonding and will be off exhibit for an undisclosed period of time, the zoo said. — David Williams, CNN, "This little cutie could help save a type of rhino from extinction," 30 July 2019 Atleti is a team for which bonding is crucial, Trippier said, because of the style of play preferred by manager Diego Simeone. — Brian Straus, SI.com, "Abroad Like Beckham: Englishman Kieran Trippier Joins Atlético With Big Expectations," 30 July 2019 So bonding in certain ways is more difficult for us in those things. — Dalton Ross, EW.com, "Evicted Ovi weighs in on if there is racism in the Big Brother house," 19 July 2019 For instance, how can the sometimes opposite functions of humor, such as promoting social bonding and excluding others with derision, be reconciled? — Giovanni Sabato, Scientific American, "What’s So Funny? The Science of Why We Laugh," 26 June 2019 But exercise can be a very powerful antidote—especially exercise that fosters social bonding. — Andrew Merle, Quartzy, "The best type of exercise uses your body—and your brain," 17 June 2019 The act of nurturing something can release oxytocin, a hormone related to social bonding. — Boston.com Real Estate, "An infatuation with houseplants takes root in the millennial culture," 12 June 2019 Male bonding is part and parcel of some men’s violence against women. — Tara Isabella Burton, Vox, "Brett Kavanaugh and the hidden cost of male bonding," 26 Sep. 2018 This caused her to miss out on some very important social bonding. — Demetrio Teniente, Houston Chronicle, "Big Brother power rankings: Day 19," 9 July 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'bonding.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for bonding
bonding
noun
English Language Learners Definition of bonding
: the process of forming a close relationship with someone
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bonding
noun
bond·ing
Medical Definition of bonding
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
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