bonded

American  

[bon-did] / ˈbɒn dɪd /

adjective

1. secured by or consisting of bonds: bond.

   bonded debt.

2. placed in bond.

   bonded goods.

3. Textiles. made of two layers of the same fabric or of a fabric and a lining material attached to each other by a chemical process or adhesive.

   bonded wool.

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bonded British  

/ ˈbɒndɪd /

adjective

1. finance consisting of, secured by, or operating under a bond or bonds

2. commerce deposited in a bonded warehouse; placed or stored in bond

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Other Word Forms

• unbonded adjective
• well-bonded adjective

Etymology

Origin of bonded

First recorded in 1590–1600; bond ¹ + -ed ³

Compare meaning

How does bonded compare to similar and commonly confused words? Explore the most common comparisons:

• bonded vs. insured

Example Sentences

“We paid for bonded warehousing. We paid for additional movements of cargo that we normally wouldn’t have done,” as well as administrative costs and other expenses, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Lilleaas hadn’t met Trier before her audition, but they instantly bonded over the challenges of raising young kids.

From Los Angeles Times

“We really bonded over that shared experience of, ‘What’s it like trying to navigate this industry as a Latino?’” adds Sanchez.

From Los Angeles Times

We bonded over a shared love of fashion history; she’s an expert!

From Los Angeles Times

"All the parents and children bonded. It was liberating to share personal experiences with families who are in a similar situation."

From BBC

Related Words

• secured