babymoon

noun

ba·​by·​moon ˈbā-bē-ˌmün 

plural babymoons

1

: a trip or vacation taken by a couple shortly before the birth of a child

Next on the agenda is the "babymoon," one last travel hurrah before the little visitor becomes a permanent, life-changing experience.

—Joanne Laucius

Holly posted a series of snaps from her babymoon on her website, proudly showing off her growing bump.

—Daily Mail

2

: a period of time for parents to spend alone with their new child soon after the child's birth

… the post-partum weeks, commonly known as the babymoon. Whereas on a honeymoon, you spend uninterrupted time getting to know each other, on a babymoon, you spend interrupted time, really getting to know each other.

—Jane Cafarella

Examples of babymoon in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

There’s the honeymoon and the babymoon, but when do single women get to celebrate life milestones and fulfill the desire for companionship and adventure? —Jessica Cruel, SELF, 23 Apr. 2026

The couple decided to celebrate with a babymoon to Jamaica during the 17th week of her pregnancy. —Kerry Breen, CBS News, 24 Jan. 2026

From celebrating wedding anniversaries to our babymoon to traveling there with a baby, each stay has been equally special and memorable. —Forbes Travel Guide, Forbes.com, 15 Jan. 2026

From fans of the Fitzgeralds to those celebrating a milestone, such as an anniversary, babymoon, or simply a weekend away from the kids, the rooms at Zelda Dearest provide the perfect respite for a getaway in Asheville. —Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 4 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

baby entry 1 + (honey)moon

First Known Use

1979, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for babymoon

• afternoon
• forenoon
• honeymoon
• laocoon
• opportune
• pantaloon
• picayune
• tablespoon
• attune
• baboon
• balloon
• bassoon