bonding

American  

[bon-ding] / ˈbɒn dɪŋ /

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.

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bonding British  

/ ˈbɒndɪŋ /

noun

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

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Etymology

Origin of bonding

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

Example Sentences

The company this year is expected to benefit from sustained AI demand, a recovery in mainstream packaging after a two-year downturn, and continued growth in advanced chip bonding, Hesselink says.

From The Wall Street Journal

These include emotional response, mood regulation, social bonding, physical movement such as dancing, and the desire to seek out or collect new musical experiences.

From Science Daily

Her support and their bonding led to them falling in love.

From Los Angeles Times

The specialized nature of kickers can place them on the periphery of team bonding, but Loop’s teammates and coaches were supportive in the aftermath of the season-ending loss.

From Los Angeles Times

They championed team bonding exercises such as slideshow presentations that introduced themselves to each other and a field trip to a Porsche driving experience.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• bind
• connect
• fix
• glue