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

Presidents typically enjoy a honeymoon period of higher approval ratings at the start of their term. —Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Mar. 2025

To recap: The moment Dave and Lauren returned from their honeymoon in Honduras, Dave's phone began blowing up with friends and family alleging his new fiancé entered the show with a boyfriend. —Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 1 Mar. 2025

But the tenor of the sessions suggests that, after a brief honeymoon period for Mr. Trump and Republicans at the start of their governing trifecta, voters beginning to digest the effects of their agenda may be starting to sour on it. —Robert Jimison, New York Times, 23 Feb. 2025

Both Rashford and Asensio are in their honeymoon period, with their names cheered the loudest when read over the PA system and each time the ball is at their feet — particularly Rashford — there is an audible sense of anticipation. —Jacob Tanswell, The Athletic, 23 Feb. 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