bonding

bond·ing | \ ˈbän-diŋ \

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

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Some are more skilled than others at that, but the whole thing becomes a bonding experience for the women. — Anna Moeslein, Glamour, "Here’s How Much the Love Island Cast Spent on New Clothes for the Villa," 9 July 2019 For the Spurs’ trio of 2019 draft picks — Johnson, Luka Samanic and Quinndary Weatherspoon — Sunday’s visit from 2K Sports represented another bonding experience in a head-spinning summertime full of them. — Jeff Mcdonald, ExpressNews.com, "For Spurs’ incoming rookies, the bond is real," 8 July 2019

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The first known use of bonding was in 1969

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bonding

noun

English Language Learners Definition of bonding

: the process of forming a close relationship with someone

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bonding

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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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