Honeymoon
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈhʌn.iˌmuːn/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Honeymoon is a noun meaning The period of time immediately following a marriage.
Meaning
The period of time immediately following a marriage.
More Meanings
- A trip taken by a newly married couple during this period.
- To have a honeymoon (a trip taken by a couple after wedding).
- (by extension) A period of goodwill at the beginning of a new term or relationship (e.g. towards a newly elected politician or in respect of a new business arrangement).
Example Sentences
We went to Greece for our honeymoon.
The honeymoon period came to a swift end when the legislation was introduced.
Now that the honeymoon is over, it’s time for us to get down to the business at hand.
It suggests any honeymoon for the new government is over, with falls in approval ratings across the board for the senior figures in the cabinet.
Word Forms
- honeymoons
- honeymooning
- honeymooned
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include wedding, trip, journey, travel, voyage, moon.
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