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

Thirty-four percent of mothers said stay-at-home orders facilitated easier breastfeeding at home, stronger mother-child bonding, and extended breastfeeding duration for many women.

From Science Daily

Oxytocin is a peptide hormone produced in the brain which is known as the 'bonding hormone' or the 'love molecule' due to its effects on relationship building, empathy and trust.

From Science Daily

Everyone complains about higher grocery prices and restaurant tabs to the point where it's become a sort of national bonding exercise.

From Salon

“I remember bonding over the architecture of this old Public Storage facility,” Cat Whalen said of meeting her husband in 2016.

From Los Angeles Times

By bonding, the medicine transforms the reactive metals into benign molecules that have little interest in interacting with different compounds in the body.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• bind
• connect
• fix
• glue