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

For their honeymoon, the couple took a train to the Big Apple so Mom could buy the gowns and accessories to start a shop, Emilie’s Bridal. —Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 11 May 2025

That honeymoon period is now over, indicating a wider souring toward the president on Wall Street and across corporate America. —Niamh Rowe, Quartz, 8 May 2025

In the weeks following their high school graduation, Bella and Edward get married and head off on a romantic honeymoon. —Francesca Gariano, People.com, 1 May 2025

If social media and sponsors allow, the honeymoon period will be a little longer than normal for a teenager who is doing things that shouldn’t be possible. —Tim Ellis, Forbes.com, 28 Apr. 2025

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

Rhymes for honeymoon

• afternoon
• forenoon
• laocoon
• opportune
• pantaloon
• picayune
• tablespoon
• attune
• baboon
• balloon
• bassoon
• buffoon

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