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
Examples of bonding in a Sentence
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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This biological bonding process creates natural mineral compounds, transforming bulky landfill waste into high-performance insulation capable of withstanding extreme heat up to 1,000°C (1,832°F).
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
The women there spoke to the princess about how the skill fosters a sense of community bonding and belonging, a palace source says.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
This combination of road salt and brine helps to prevent the snow and ice from bonding to the pavement, keeping roads from getting too slick and causing car accidents.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026
There’s been some trauma bonding that led them to this moment — there are few men in the world who can understand the trials and tribulations that come with coaching in the pressure cooker of New York and New Jersey.
—Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
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Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 5 Feb. 2026
The women there spoke to the princess about how the skill fosters a sense of community bonding and belonging, a palace source says.
—Simon Perry, PEOPLE, 4 Feb. 2026
This combination of road salt and brine helps to prevent the snow and ice from bonding to the pavement, keeping roads from getting too slick and causing car accidents.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 3 Feb. 2026
There’s been some trauma bonding that led them to this moment — there are few men in the world who can understand the trials and tribulations that come with coaching in the pressure cooker of New York and New Jersey.
—Zack Rosenblatt, New York Times, 31 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for bonding
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“Bonding.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/bonding. Accessed 14 Feb. 2026.
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