honeymoon

hon-ey-moon · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A vacation taken by newlyweds immediately after their wedding.

  2. 2.

    To spend one's honeymoon.

  3. 3.

    A period of harmony and goodwill at the beginning of a new relationship, job, or administration.

Forms

plural: honeymoons

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    honeymoon period — the initial phase of enthusiasm in any new situation
  • •
    honeymoon phase — the early, blissful stage of a romantic relationship
  • •
    the honeymoon is over — the initial period of goodwill has ended

Related words

See also: marriage, newlywed, wedding
Synonyms: wedding trip

Etymology

First recorded in the 16th century, from honey (sweetness) + moon (month). Originally referred to the first month of marriage when affection was thought to be at its sweetest, like honey, but would wane like the moon.