babymoon

noun

ba·​by·​moon ˈbā-bē-ˌmün How to pronounce babymoon (audio)
plural babymoons
1
: a trip or vacation taken by a couple shortly before the birth of a child
Patty Onderko, senior editor at BabyTalk magazine, said most women prefer the second trimester for a babymoon—after the nausea of the first has passed, but before they're uncomfortably large or need a bathroom every five minutes.Kristin Dizon
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 other night we had a rehearsal. Not for labor, but for 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

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The husband and wife who drowned while snorkeling during their Hawaii vacation on Sept. 14 were celebrating their babymoon, according to a report. Brian Anthony Hernandez, Peoplemag, 22 Sep. 2024 The Married at First Sight stars shared exclusive photos with PEOPLE after their babymoon to the Emilio and Gloria Estefan-owned oceanfront Costa d'Este Beach Resort & Spa in Florida. Hannah Sacks, Peoplemag, 3 Sep. 2024 Everything is picture-perfect; the epitome of a European babymoon, when things begin to spiral out of control. Matt Grobar, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2024 With emotions running high, the couple decides to forgo their original plan to go to California before the birth and instead embark on a babymoon road trip. Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 24 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for babymoon 

Word History

First Known Use

1979, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of babymoon was in 1979

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“Babymoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/babymoon. Accessed 4 Dec. 2024.

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