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

Not the white dress, not the bridal shower, not the honeymoon. —Paulina Roe, Refinery29, 9 Dec. 2025

In May, the Gilded Age actress shared a few glimpses into her honeymoon in paradise. —Kayla Grant, PEOPLE, 9 Dec. 2025

Room categories include honeymoon and family suites featuring private balconies with views of the Gulf of Nicoya. —Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 5 Dec. 2025

But eventually, the honeymoon will end, and the government will be judged by its own performance. —Salma Al-Shami, Foreign Affairs, 5 Dec. 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