Honeymoon

/ˈhoʊnimuːn/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A vacation taken by a newly married couple, typically soon after their wedding.

After the wedding, they flew to Hawaii for their honeymoon.

A period of time following a wedding where a couple enjoys their new status and relationship.

They spent the first few months of their marriage in a honeymoon phase, filled with love and excitement.

A term sometimes used to describe a period of special affection or happiness in any type of relationship.

The team enjoyed a honeymoon of success after winning the championship.

Etymology

The word 'honeymoon' is believed to have originated from the old English term 'hony moone', referencing the moon's cycles and the sweetness of a new marriage.

Common Phrases and Expressions

honeymoon phase

The period in a relationship when everything seems perfect and exciting.

honeymoon suite

A luxurious room or suite where newlyweds stay during their honeymoon.

go on a honeymoon

To take a vacation after getting married.

Related Words

newlywed

A person who has recently gotten married.

marriage

The legally or formally recognized union of two people as partners in a personal relationship.

Slang Meanings

The period of extreme romantic excitement after marriage.

They're still in the honeymoon, everything feels so magical to them.

A trip that is more focused on fun and pleasure than romance.

They called their beach trip a honeymoon, but it was really just a party.