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

The storied estate famously hosted John F. Kennedy and Jackie Kennedy on their honeymoon, John Lennon, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, and is also home to Ralph Lauren’s two private villas. —Zachary Schwartz, Vogue, 27 Nov. 2024

Elon Musk's alliance with President-elect Trump shaped the 2024 election and its aftermath — but longtime observers of both men doubt their honeymoon can last. —Angrej Singh, Axios, 21 Nov. 2024

But in her documentary, Stewart admitted that the warning signs appeared as early as their five-month honeymoon in Europe, The Cut reported. —Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 8 Nov. 2024

For those splashing out on a once-in-a-lifetime honeymoon, Tradewind Aviation offers direct private charter flights to the island from a number of different locations across the U.S. and the Caribbean, including nearby islands like St. Kitts, St. Thomas, and Puerto Rico. —Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 2 Nov. 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