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

In 2019, Paltrow revealed that the Coldplay singer joined her and husband Brad Falchuk on their honeymoon, together with their children. —Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 8 Jan. 2026

Tuscany Tuscany, with its historic estates and that unmistakable golden light, remains one of Italy’s most beloved honeymoon regions. —Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026

Among those impacted was newlywed Christine Moore, whose honeymoon flight to Barbados was canceled a day after her wedding. —Eva Andersen, CBS News, 3 Jan. 2026

Head to Rosemont to consider all things bridal, from the announcement to the honeymoon. —Jennifer Day, Chicago Tribune, 1 Jan. 2026

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