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

On one side is Harper, determined to undermine upstart fintech company Tender, helmed by newcomer Max Minghella, who aligns himself with Yasmin and Henry (Kit Harington), newlyweds well past their honeymoon phase. —Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 22 Dec. 2025

When opening gifts after the honeymoon, my son and his wife were hurt that the niece and her husband gave nothing. —Judith Martin, Mercury News, 20 Dec. 2025

Prosecutors said defendants spent funds on travel, entertainment and services that cannot be recovered, including a lavish honeymoon trip to a private villa in the Maldives and the purchase of a suite at a Minnesota Timberwolves game. —Hannah Fingerhut, Twin Cities, 19 Dec. 2025

And, don't plan to pay for a second honeymoon trip in Hawaii by selling your wedding ring. —Susan Tompor, Freep.com, 17 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