honeymoon /ˈhʌn.iˌmuːn/noun 3verb 1forms 3 noun3 •a trip that a husband and wife go on together in the days after their weddingWe went to Greece for our honeymoon. •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).Now that the honeymoon is over, it’s time for us to get down to the business at hand.The honeymoon period came to a swift end when the legislation was introduced. •The period of time immediately following a marriage.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. — 1908 verb1 •To have a honeymoon (a trip taken by a couple after wedding).My parents honeymooned at Niagara falls. formshoneymooned · honeymooning · honeymoons
