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

Whether they like it or not, walking through the Hell of finance together has bonded them forever.

From Salon

The pair reportedly bonded on the sidelines of the G7 summit in Canada last year, swapping stories of their difficult childhoods.

From Barron's

After spending a few years looking at properties, the couple, who bonded over their love of nature, camping and outdoor activities, came across the 80-acre piece of land in the Carmarthenshire countryside.

From BBC

He admitted they had been a little worried about how she would react to having her own lambs but they had bonded immediately.

From BBC

The pair seem to have closely bonded while filming, and even have matching signet rings - although some have dismissed their closeness as a marketing stunt.

From BBC

Related Words

• secured