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

Many guests are coupled up, on a babymoon, or have returned with a newborn in tow. — Laura Dannen Redman, Robb Report, 10 Sep. 2026

Japan Japan has played host to a range of A-listers, including Elsa Hosk — who spent her babymoon there — and Kim Kardashian. — Joyann Jeffrey, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026

Lake Placid, New York Consider Lake Placid for a fall or winter babymoon, as the New York town is well known for its outdoor activities. — Kara Nesvig, Parents, 15 July 2026

There’s the obvious joy of indulging in French cuisine at every craving’s whim, from world-class pastries to bistro classics, but for Architectural Digest’s global director of audience development, Pujah Shah, that just scratched the surface of the many in-destination babymoon perks. — Lara Kramer, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 June 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
• importune
• laocoon
• opportune
• pantaloon
• picayune
• tablespoon
• attune
• baboon
• balloon