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Definition of honeymoon

honeymoon

/ˈhʌn.i.muːn/
hon · ey · moon
Plural:honeymoons
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Past Simple:honeymooned
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Past Participle:honeymooned
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Present Participle:honeymooning
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honeymoon Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A vacation or trip taken by a newly married couple immediately following their wedding.

Example

"The newlyweds spent a two-week honeymoon exploring the coastal villages of Italy."

2

An initial period of goodwill, harmony, and enthusiasm at the beginning of a new relationship, job, or political administration.

Example

"The new prime minister enjoyed a brief political honeymoon before facing tough economic challenges."

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• verb

1

To spend a vacation or holiday together as a newly married couple after a wedding.

Example

"My grandparents honeymooned at Niagara Falls in the summer of 1965."

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• Nearby Words

honeyeater
honeyed
honeyguide
honeymoon
honeymooner
honeypot
honeysuckle

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 16th century as a compound of 'honey' (referencing the sweetness and tenderness of new marriage) and 'moon' (alluding either to the first month of marriage or to the fleeting, waning nature of affection just as the full moon wanes).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Honeymoon. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/honeymoon
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