English · Word Candidate

honeymoon

/ˈhʌn.iˌmuːn/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: honeymoons · honeymooning · honeymooned

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The period of time immediately following a marriage.

Noun

Examples

The new minister and his wife were a young, pleasant-faced couple, still on their honeymoon, and full of all good and beautiful enthusiasms for their chosen lifework.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A trip taken by a newly married couple during this period.

Noun

Examples

We went to Greece for our honeymoon.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Meaning · English

To have a honeymoon (a trip taken by a couple after wedding).

Verb

Examples

My parents honeymooned at Niagara falls.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “honeymoon” mean?

The period of time immediately following a marriage.

Is “honeymoon” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.