honeymoon
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.
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!
Origin of honeymoon
1Other words from honeymoon
- hon·ey·moon·er, noun
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British Dictionary definitions for honeymoon
/ (ˈhʌnɪˌmuːn) /
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
(intr) to take a honeymoon
Origin of honeymoon
1Derived forms of honeymoon
- honeymooner, noun
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