bonded

[bon-did]

adjective

1. secured by or consisting of bonds: bond.

   bonded debt.

2. placed in bond.

   bonded goods.

3. Textiles.,  made of two layers of the same fabric or of a fabric and a lining material attached to each other by a chemical process or adhesive.

   bonded wool.

bonded

/ ˈbɒndɪd /

adjective

1. finance consisting of, secured by, or operating under a bond or bonds

2. commerce deposited in a bonded warehouse; placed or stored in bond

Other Word Forms

• unbonded adjective
• well-bonded adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of bonded¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; bond ¹ + -ed ³

Example Sentences

That Ma, an old Silk Road musical warrior, and the multifaceted Kidjo bonded is hardly surprising.

From Los Angeles Times

On Monday, the two leaders bonded over the fact that they both have survived assassination attempts, and they talked golf.

From Los Angeles Times

Whether a team comes 1st, 40th or doesn't end up finishing, they are all bonded by the comradery of taking on such a demanding feat.

From BBC

The two men have also bonded over their Christian faith.

From BBC

Lammy and Vance have been meeting regularly on official trips since the foreign secretary started in his role last year, and they are reported to have bonded over their shared Christian faith.

From BBC

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