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

Later this month, the newlyweds will travel to the Maldives for their honeymoon. —Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 12 Aug. 2025

Imogene and her husband, Lev, are on their honeymoon cruise when Lev falls overboard. —Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 3 Aug. 2025

But, in my defense, there was a wedding and a honeymoon this spring, most worthy causes for celebration. —Chris Stirewalt, The Hill, 1 Aug. 2025

In this third and final season, a dream honeymoon in a tropical paradise takes a sinister turn, pulling Camila and Miguel into a tangled web of secrets and betrayal. —Anna Marie De La Fuente, Variety, 31 July 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