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 in retrospect, his honeymoon with Canadians was brief, lasting only about two years. —Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 6 Jan. 2025

Amorim’s brief honeymoon period as head coach is over. —Carl Anka, The Athletic, 4 Jan. 2025

Here are five things that will shape politics in 2025: Divisions between Congress and Trump The month or so after the election was a triumphant moment for Republicans — and maybe also just a fleeting honeymoon period. —Caroline Vakil, The Hill, 1 Jan. 2025

Adding to Bashar’s political honeymoon, he got married. —Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 31 Dec. 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