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honeymoon
[ huhn-ee-moon ]
noun
- 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.
- a period of harmony at the beginning of a marriage:
After the initial honeymoon, there may be a temptation to let routine take over.
- any period of blissful harmony:
Their entire 60 years of marriage was one long honeymoon.
- 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)
- 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
- a holiday taken by a newly married couple
- ( as modifier )
a honeymoon cottage
- a holiday considered to resemble a honeymoon
a second honeymoon
- the early, usually calm period of a relationship, such as a political or business one
verb
- intr to take a honeymoon
Derived Forms
- ˈDzԱˌǴDzԱ, noun
Other Word Forms
- Dz··ǴDz· noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of honeymoon1
Word History and Origins
Origin of honeymoon1
Example Sentences
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.
It's the presidential honeymoon from hell — for all of us, unfortunately.
“Every president, starting out their first term, often has a little bit of a honeymoon period,” Kiley added.
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.
I was also flying off on my long-awaited honeymoon the next day.
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