honeymoon

noun

hon·​ey·​moon ˈhə-nē-ˌmün 

1

: a period of harmony immediately following marriage

2

: a period of unusual harmony especially following the establishment of a new relationship

3

: a trip or vacation taken by a newly married couple

honeymoon intransitive verb

honeymooner noun

Examples of honeymoon in a Sentence

Where are you going on your honeymoon?

Recent Examples on the Web

In 2014, users were still in their honeymoon period with smartphones and tablets. —Lewis Gordon, The Verge, 9 Dec. 2024

Claire and husband Frank have embarked on a honeymoon to the Scottish Highlands in order to rekindle their romance after war. —Amy Wilkinson, Vulture, 23 Nov. 2024

President-elect Donald Trump continues to enjoy a honeymoon with the public, a majority of whom feel his transition is going well and his Cabinet picks are sure to win Senate approval. —Paul Bedard, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 21 Nov. 2024

The couple will make their home in North Little Rock after a honeymoon in Tulum, Mexico. —Cary Jenkins, arkansasonline.com, 4 Nov. 2024

Word History

Etymology

from the idea that the first month of marriage is the sweetest

First Known Use

1546, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

honeymoon

noun

hon·​ey·​moon ˈhən-ē-ˌmün 

1

: a trip or vacation taken by a newly married couple

2

: the time immediately after marriage

3

: a pleasant period after the start of something (as a relationship)

honeymoon verb

honeymooner noun