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honeymoon

[ huhn-ee-moon ]

noun

  1. a vacation or trip taken by a newly married couple (often used attributively):

    After you've said "I do," why not escape to a dream honeymoon in Greece?

    Relax and kindle the flame of passion in one of our honeymoon suites.

  2. a period of harmony at the beginning of a marriage:

    After the initial honeymoon, there may be a temptation to let routine take over.

  3. any period of blissful harmony:

    Their entire 60 years of marriage was one long honeymoon.

  4. any new relationship characterized by an initial period of harmony and goodwill:

    The honeymoon between Congress and the new president was over.



verb (used without object)

  1. to spend one's honeymoon (usually followed by in or at ):

    In a few months we’ll be honeymooning in New Zealand, and we can't wait!

honeymoon

/ ˈʌɪˌː /

noun

    1. a holiday taken by a newly married couple
    2. ( as modifier )

      a honeymoon cottage

  1. a holiday considered to resemble a honeymoon

    a second honeymoon

  2. the early, usually calm period of a relationship, such as a political or business one
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. intr to take a honeymoon
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˈDzԱˌǴDzԱ, noun
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Other Word Forms

  • Dz··ǴDz· noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of honeymoon1

First recorded in 1540–50; honey + moon
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Word History and Origins

Origin of honeymoon1

C16: traditionally explained as an allusion to the feelings of married couples as changing with the phases of the moon
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Example Sentences

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The honeymoon that Amazon founder Jeff Bezos attempted with President Trump hit a snag on Tuesday after reports that the company planned to show shoppers how much tariffs will add to the price of products.

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It's the presidential honeymoon from hell — for all of us, unfortunately.

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“Every president, starting out their first term, often has a little bit of a honeymoon period,” Kiley added.

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An Indian naval officer on honeymoon, a tourist guide who was the sole breadwinner for his family, and a businessman holidaying with his wife and children were among the victims.

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I was also flying off on my long-awaited honeymoon the next day.

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