bonding

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noun

bond·​ing ˈbän-diŋ How to pronounce bonding (audio)
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1
: the formation of a close relationship (as between a mother and child or between a person and an animal) especially through frequent or constant association
2
: the attaching of a material (such as porcelain) to a tooth surface especially for cosmetic purposes

bonding

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present participle of bond entry 2

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Noun He and his dad spent the weekend together for some male bonding. this epoxy has good bonding for glass and ceramics
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In addition to the remediation fund, agencies like MPCA can request additional dollars through the Legislature's bonding bills. — CBS News, 28 Oct. 2026 What was expected to have been achieved during offseason team bonding and then three weeks of preseason instead has left a muddled mess for coach Erik Spoelstra. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 27 Oct. 2026 In California — as in several other states — men make up about half of bonding claim applications. — Elly Yu, NPR, 25 Oct. 2026 The stadium and a new training facility in Olathe will be funded through the state’s bonding program called sales tax and revenue (STAR) bonds, which stretch across a two-county district. — Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 24 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for bonding

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First Known Use

Noun

1969, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of bonding was in 1969

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bonding

noun
bond·​ing
1
: the formation of a close relationship (as between a mother and child or between a person and an animal) especially through frequent or constant association see male bonding
2
: a dental technique in which a material and especially plastic or porcelain is attached to a tooth surface to correct minor defects (as chipped or discolored teeth) especially for cosmetic purposes

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