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 Closer actress revealed the decision to start a family sort of happened by impulse during their honeymoon. —Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025

My first safari was back in 1989; followed by my honeymoon safari in 1996, when my husband and I woke to lion tracks outside our tent. —Karin Jones, Travel + Leisure, 4 Sep. 2025

For Stock, getting flown home by her dad was the perfect end to her honeymoon. —Francesca Street, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2025

Today, Hayes said, financial contributions—such as to a honeymoon fund or even a house deposit—are typically more practical and desirable. —Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 1 Sep. 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