honeymoon
noun
hon·ey·moon
ˈhə-nē-ˌmün 
1
: a period of harmony immediately following marriage
2
: a period of unusual harmony especially following the establishment of a new relationship
3
: a trip or vacation taken by a newly married couple
honeymoon
intransitive verb
honeymooner
noun
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For information on how to book a wedding, vow renewal, honeymoon or anniversary at Disneyland Resort or other Disney destinations, visit DisneyWeddings.com.
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Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 22 July 2025
Aquarius Sun & Rising: Aquarius, Leo Season highlights your sector of partnerships, and while that might sound romantic, the dark of the moon in this same area might feel more like a reckoning than a honeymoon.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 20 July 2025
For long-haul flights, overnight routes, or special occasions (honeymoons, milestone birthdays, post-breakup reinventions), maybe.
—Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Parents crashing honeymoons becomes bizarre new travel trend for modern newlyweds.
—FOXNews.com, 11 July 2025
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Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 22 July 2025
Aquarius Sun & Rising: Aquarius, Leo Season highlights your sector of partnerships, and while that might sound romantic, the dark of the moon in this same area might feel more like a reckoning than a honeymoon.
—Dossé-Via Trenou, Refinery29, 20 July 2025
For long-haul flights, overnight routes, or special occasions (honeymoons, milestone birthdays, post-breakup reinventions), maybe.
—Paula Conway, Forbes.com, 14 July 2025
Parents crashing honeymoons becomes bizarre new travel trend for modern newlyweds.
—FOXNews.com, 11 July 2025
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“Honeymoon.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/honeymoon. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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honeymoon
noun
hon·ey·moon
ˈhən-ē-ˌmün
1
: a trip or vacation taken by a newly married couple
2
: the time immediately after marriage
3
: a pleasant period after the start of something (as a relationship)
honeymoon
verb
honeymooner
noun
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