bonding

[bon-ding]

noun

1. Psychology, Animal Behavior.

   1. a relationship that usually begins at the time of birth between a parent and offspring and that establishes the basis for an ongoing mutual attachment.

   2. the establishment of a pair bond.

2. a close friendship that develops between adults, often as a result of intense experiences, as those shared in military combat.

3. Dentistry.,  a technique or procedure for restoring the discolored or damaged surface of a tooth by coating it with a highly durable resinous material that adheres to the existing enamel.

bonding

/ ˈbɒndɪŋ /

noun

1. the process by which individuals become emotionally attached to one another See also pair bond

Word History and Origins

Origin of bonding¹

First recorded in 1670–80, for an earlier sense; bond ¹ + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

“This is my way of bonding with people.”

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Frank and Barbara soon began dating, bonding over a shared love of adventure and action.

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Two Black women, trauma bonding across the generations, because they wouldn’t be able to buy food in a few days.

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"There's nothing more important than reading and bonding with your child," Kelly said.

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The singer later explained that even though they share a record label, they hadn't really spent time together beforehand - and that she'd enjoyed bonding with Burns during her brief stint on the show.

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Related Words

• bind 
• connect 
• fix 
• glue