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
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Afterward, her Solaris costar George Clooney offered up his Lake Como villa for their honeymoon.
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Andrea Mandell, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2024
Perfect for a romantic getaway, honeymoon, or just a unique trip, these properties from Sweden to the Maldives all offer unique experiences to admire the ocean from a new perspective.
—Caitlin Morton, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Apr. 2024
While couples would traditionally go on their honeymoons straight from their wedding reception, that’s not always the case today.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2024
On the site buyers can shop by occasion: rehearsal dinner, wedding reception, bachelorette, bridal shower, honeymoon, and getting ready.
—Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 8 Mar. 2024
Alfred Hitchcock was an annual New Year's Eve guest after his honeymoon there in 1926, and the hotel eventually transformed his favorite room into the Hitchcock Suite.
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—Jim Dobson, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
For an ideal honeymoon in Greece, spend a few exceptionally romantic nights at Kalesma Mykonos, where each suite has its own infinity-edge pool.
—Eleni N. Gage, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2024
These days, creating a honeymoon fund and asking people to contribute is not only acceptable but embraced by guests.
—Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 31 Mar. 2024
During this honeymoon period, spending on travel, recreation, and hobbies is likely highest.
—Roger Whitney, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Andrea Mandell, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2024
Perfect for a romantic getaway, honeymoon, or just a unique trip, these properties from Sweden to the Maldives all offer unique experiences to admire the ocean from a new perspective.
—Caitlin Morton, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Apr. 2024
While couples would traditionally go on their honeymoons straight from their wedding reception, that’s not always the case today.
—Shelby Wax, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2024
On the site buyers can shop by occasion: rehearsal dinner, wedding reception, bachelorette, bridal shower, honeymoon, and getting ready.
—Anna Moeslein, Glamour, 8 Mar. 2024
Alfred Hitchcock was an annual New Year's Eve guest after his honeymoon there in 1926, and the hotel eventually transformed his favorite room into the Hitchcock Suite.
Passport: Explore the finest destinations and experiences around the world in the Forbes Passport newsletter.
—Jim Dobson, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024
For an ideal honeymoon in Greece, spend a few exceptionally romantic nights at Kalesma Mykonos, where each suite has its own infinity-edge pool.
—Eleni N. Gage, Travel + Leisure, 1 Apr. 2024
These days, creating a honeymoon fund and asking people to contribute is not only acceptable but embraced by guests.
—Erin Clack, Peoplemag, 31 Mar. 2024
During this honeymoon period, spending on travel, recreation, and hobbies is likely highest.
—Roger Whitney, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
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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
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