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• past tense form of bond.
• past participle of bond.

bonded

American  

[bon-did] / ˈbɒn dɪd /

adjective

1. secured by or consisting of bonds.

   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

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• bonded vs. insured

Example Sentences

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bonded

The two met online after Grondine spotted Feldstedt’s “Bunny” social posts, and they quickly bonded over their shared obsession.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 17, 2026

"The minute they met, first they bonded over football," he laughed.

From Barron's ● Sep. 2, 2026

And if so, what would this mean to my angel boyfriend whom I deeply loved, but had mutually bonded with over not wanting marriage?

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026

Some bonded with others who shared the same weakness.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026

I’ve never truly bonded with Serena as a stepmother.

From "Starfish" by Akemi Dawn Bowman

Related Words

• secured