honeymoon

/ˈhʌniˌmun/
verb
  1. To go on a honeymoon after getting married.
    • We honeymooned in a small cabin in the mountains.
    • After the ceremony, the couple honeymooned at a quiet beach resort.
    • They plan to honeymoon in Italy next summer.
noun
  1. A vacation taken by a newly married couple after their wedding.
    • They went to Hawaii for their honeymoon.
    • After the wedding, they left for a two-week honeymoon in the Caribbean.
    • The couple booked a romantic honeymoon in Paris.
  2. An initial period of harmony and goodwill, especially in a new relationship or situation.
    • The new president enjoyed a honeymoon with the press for the first few months.
    • Their friendship had a short honeymoon before disagreements arose.
    • The honeymoon period at the new job ended when the deadlines started piling up.
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