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

For Purdy, his wedding and honeymoon in the Turks and Caicos Islands were a welcome respite from a non-stop whirlwind: Last pick in the draft. —Jerry McDonald, The Mercury News, 5 Apr. 2024

While no one’s job in Mr. Trump’s world is ever safe, Mr. Blanche is enjoying an extended honeymoon, developing a reputation in Mr. Trump’s orbit for reading him well. —Alan Feuer, New York Times, 4 Apr. 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