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

But what doesn’t make sense is Teresa’s gradual unraveling during their honeymoon, considering their trip isn’t even immediately after their wedding. —Tomris Laffly, Variety, 14 Mar. 2025

While little has shifted since the election, the initial 'honeymoon phase' seems to be coming to an end. —Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 12 Mar. 2025

After a honeymoon in Italy in July, the couple plan to start their next chapter as husband and wife by continuing to grow in their careers in South Florida, and flying throughout the country. —Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 10 Mar. 2025

For couples, Alila offers the allure of endless intimacy—a perfect setting for anniversaries, honeymoons, or simply rekindling moments together. —Noel Burgess, Forbes, 6 Mar. 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