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

However, Austrian Airlines emphasizes the personalization aspect of this service, catering to special occasions like honeymoons, bachelor or bachelorette parties, or even family vacations. —Stella Shon, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2024

This included his two-week honeymoon to Morocco and Paris, France, in 2022.**Not including his wife’s suitcases and the shipments home from the souks in Marrakech. —Ryan Krogh, Outside Online, 16 Oct. 2024

Even during Democrats’ post-Biden-dropout honeymoon, black Democratic activists and convention attendees were still worried about young black men staying home on Election Day rather than pulling the lever for Kamala Harris. —Brittany Bernstein, National Review, 16 Oct. 2024

In context, many operators offered incentives early in what could also be described as a novelty, or honeymoon, period. —Alan Wooten | The Center Square, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 13 Oct. 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