Meaning of honeymoon in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈhəniˌmun/

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  1. Verb

    honeymoon

    Definitions

    1. spend a holiday after one's marriage

    Examples

    • « they plan to honeymoon in Hawai'i »

    Derived terms

  2. Noun

    honeymoon

    Etymology

    mid 16th century (originally denoting the period of time following a wedding): from honey+ moon. The original reference was to affection waning like the moon, but later the sense became ‘the first month after marriage’

    Definitions

    1. a holiday taken by a newly married couple
  3. 2. the early usually calm and harmonious period of a relationship

    Examples

    • « business or political »

Famous quotes

  • « It was just that we had this phenomenal honeymoon relationship that just kept on going. »
    James Levine
  • « If I can give you one strong piece of advice, when you go away for that romantic weekend, whatever you do, do not accept or take the upgrade to the honeymoon suite. »
    Gordon Ramsay

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