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

Another possibility is that sharing fruit containing alcohol contributes to social bonding within primate groups or among other species.

From Science Daily

"Historically, catalyst engineers relied on more indirect measurements at idealized conditions to understand molecules on surfaces. Instead, this new measurement method provides a tangible description of surface bonding at catalytically-relevant conditions."

From Science Daily

Most, though, are just in it for fun and bonding.

From The Wall Street Journal

“This is my way of bonding with people.”

From Los Angeles Times

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

From Salon

Related Words

• bind
• connect
• fix
• glue