What does "bonded" mean?

1. (physically joined) joined together very strongly using glue, heat, or pressure. 2. (legal/tax status) describing goods kept in a special warehouse until the owner pays the required taxes. 3. (emotionally connected) having a very strong emotional connection or friendship with someone.

How do you use "bonded"?

Often used in the phrase 'bonded warehouse'.

bonded

adj.

US //ˈbɑndəd// UK //bˈɒndɪd// bond·ed

1 physically joined (adj.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

joined together very strongly using glue, heat, or pressure.

securely joined or fused, typically through the use of adhesives, thermal processing, or high pressure.

Example

The two layers of fabric are bonded together to make the jacket waterproof.

Example

The aerospace components are bonded using a high-performance epoxy that maintains structural integrity under extreme thermal stress.
- separated
- detached
2 legal/tax status (adj.)
C1 Advanced Technical Law

describing goods kept in a special warehouse until the owner pays the required taxes.

referring to goods stored in a government-supervised warehouse until customs duties or taxes are paid.

Example

The imported wine was kept in a bonded warehouse until the taxes were settled.

Example

The shipment of luxury spirits remained in a bonded facility, awaiting the final clearance of excise duties by the local authorities.

Usage

Often used in the phrase 'bonded warehouse'.
- secured
- guaranteed

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3 emotionally connected (adj.)
B2 Upper Intermediate

having a very strong emotional connection or friendship with someone.

having developed a strong emotional or psychological connection with another person or group.

Example

The team became a bonded group after working through the difficult project together.

Example

The therapy sessions were designed to help the bonded pair navigate the complexities of their shared trauma and rebuild mutual trust.
- estranged
- distant