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

Wear it as a bridal scent or pack it for your actual honeymoon. —Kara Nesvig, Allure, 14 May 2026

After the wedding, which was planned by Simple Elegance's Paulina Boydston, Costello and Hershberger traveled to Poipu, Hawaii, for their honeymoon, per Costello's Instagram Stories. —Ashlyn Robinette, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026

If it can be said that a honeymoon period prevailed following the 2021 agreements, that sense of fellow feeling has long since dissipated. —Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 11 May 2026

After a honeymoon research period, Schlamminger at times found the work dispiriting. —Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 7 May 2026

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
• importune
• laocoon
• opportune
• pantaloon
• picayune
• tablespoon
• attune
• baboon
• balloon
• bassoon

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