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

Following the proposal, the couples enjoy a honeymoon-like vacation before moving in together and planning a wedding. —Samantha Stutsman, PEOPLE, 2 Oct. 2025

Season 19 is set in Austin, Texas with a new batch of singletons taking the leap to marry a complete stranger at the altar, head off on romantic honeymoons, and then move in together as husband and wife. —Peter White, Deadline, 1 Oct. 2025

Many couples leave the experience not just newly married but also newly indebted, with credit card balances or loans that linger far beyond the honeymoon. —Essence, 1 Oct. 2025

But upon the couples’ return from their honeymoon, Jones learned her new husband had been diagnosed with cancer. —Rachel Barber, USA Today, 28 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