honeymoon

hon·ey·moon

noun \ˈhə-nē-ˌmün\

Definition of HONEYMOON

1

: a period of harmony immediately following marriage

2

: a period of unusual harmony especially following the establishment of a new relationship

3

: a trip or vacation taken by a newly married couple

— honeymoon intransitive verb

— hon·ey·moon·er noun

Examples of HONEYMOON

1. Where are you going on your honeymoon?

Origin of HONEYMOON

from the idea that the first month of marriage is the sweetest

First Known Use: 1546

Rhymes with HONEYMOON

afternoon, apolune, barracoon, Brigadoon, call the tune, Cameroon, dessertspoon, greasy spoon, harvest moon, importune, macaroon, octoroon, opportune, pantaloon, perilune, picaroon, picayune, rigadoon, saskatoon, Saskatoon, silver spoon, tablespoon