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
Example Sentences
Where are you going on your honeymoon?
Recent Examples on the Web Back from their wedding and honeymoon, Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck stroll hand-in-hand at the Malibu Chili Cookoff on Sept. 4. 
People Staff, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2022 Since regaining her personal freedom, Spears has been more active than ever on Instagram, sharing updates about her personal life with milestones like her recent wedding and honeymoon with Sam Asghari, and a brief pregnancy and miscarriage. Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Aug. 2022 In May, Maria Irra Lorenzo, who manages the restaurant, took time off for her wedding and honeymoon, and the family planned to temporarily close the restaurant for only one week. Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2022 On Wednesday, while appearing on Good Morning America, the couple, Carlsey Bibb and Caden Mills, were surprised with the news that Olive Garden was sending them to Italy for their honeymoon following their October nuptials. Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 24 Aug. 2022 In the early 1980s, Posey whisked his new bride, Roberta, off to Kenya for their honeymoon. WIRED, 19 Aug. 2022 Ashley Tickner and his wife, Georgia, had been planning to visit the United States for their honeymoon in early 2021, but canceled the trip because of COVID-19 concerns. Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 15 Aug. 2022 My parents took a road trip to the East Coast for their honeymoon, snapping photos along the way. Hua Hsu, The New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2022 The couple kept a winter theme for their honeymoon. Jacklyn Krol, Peoplemag, 4 Aug. 2022 See More
People Staff, Peoplemag, 8 Sep. 2022 Since regaining her personal freedom, Spears has been more active than ever on Instagram, sharing updates about her personal life with milestones like her recent wedding and honeymoon with Sam Asghari, and a brief pregnancy and miscarriage. Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 8 Aug. 2022 In May, Maria Irra Lorenzo, who manages the restaurant, took time off for her wedding and honeymoon, and the family planned to temporarily close the restaurant for only one week. Stephanie Breijo, Los Angeles Times, 3 June 2022 On Wednesday, while appearing on Good Morning America, the couple, Carlsey Bibb and Caden Mills, were surprised with the news that Olive Garden was sending them to Italy for their honeymoon following their October nuptials. Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 24 Aug. 2022 In the early 1980s, Posey whisked his new bride, Roberta, off to Kenya for their honeymoon. WIRED, 19 Aug. 2022 Ashley Tickner and his wife, Georgia, had been planning to visit the United States for their honeymoon in early 2021, but canceled the trip because of COVID-19 concerns. Nathan Diller, USA TODAY, 15 Aug. 2022 My parents took a road trip to the East Coast for their honeymoon, snapping photos along the way. Hua Hsu, The New Yorker, 15 Aug. 2022 The couple kept a winter theme for their honeymoon. Jacklyn Krol, Peoplemag, 4 Aug. 2022 See More 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
Kids Definition
honeymoon 1 of 2
noun
hon·ey·moon ˈhə-nē-ˌmün
1
: a trip taken by a recently married couple
2
: a period of harmony especially just after marriage
honeymoon
2 of 2verb
honeymooned; honeymooning
: to go on a trip right after marrying They honeymooned in Europe.
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