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

How much should a honeymoon cost? — Cassandra Tresl, CNBC, 27 June 2026

That matches typical salon gel longevity, which is part of why these systems appeal to brides prepping for honeymoons, professionals who want consistent nails between meetings or anyone who doesn’t want the frequent reapplication that press-ons require. — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 26 June 2026

One pastor, two churches in Charlotte That honeymoon phase eventually gave way to a complicated reality involving Chadwick, the man who helped orchestrate Forest Hill’s expansion with the YMCA. — Charlotte Observer, 25 June 2026

The helicopter was supposed to transport the newlyweds to a honeymoon hotel in Atlanta, just 40 miles from their ceremony at The Revere Venue in Dawsonville, Ga. — Abigail Adams, PEOPLE, 25 June 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
• importune
• laocoon
• opportune
• pantaloon
• picayune
• tablespoon
• attune
• baboon
• balloon
• bassoon

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