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

Riding high in the ratings, the next two episodes of Rhoda featured the couple’s honeymoon and the move into their apartment (which was conventiently located in Brenda’s building, complete with the never actually seen Carlton the Doorman). —Marc Berman, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024

Breakfast is served in its majestic Hemel & Aarde restaurant and its honeymoon suite comes with its own private rooftop terrace. —Gurdeep Loyal, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Oct. 2024

Kelley — who recently celebrated her honeymoon in San José del Cabo in Mexico's Baja California — tied the knot with Doughty at The Preserve at Canyon Lake in Texas last month. —Gabrielle Rockson, People.com, 15 Oct. 2024

Despite significant costs this summer such as his wedding in Mexico and honeymoon in Greece, LeClare says his priority is now balancing all of his outgoings with equal savings. —Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 5 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