honeymoon
/ˈhʌn.iˌmun/
- phonetics
- /ˈhʌn.iˌmun/
- noun
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The period of time immediately following a marriage.
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A trip taken by a newly married couple during this period.We went to Greece for our honeymoon.
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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.
- verb
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To have a honeymoon (a trip taken by a couple after wedding).My parents honeymooned at Niagara falls.