noun

honeymoon

honeymoon

They went to Italy for their honeymoon.

They went to Italy for their honeymoon.

The honeymoon period for the new government is over.

The honeymoon period for the new government is over.

((on)) honeymoon on a holiday after getting married They went to Italy on their honeymoon.

((the)) honeymoon period an initial period of enthusiasm The honeymoon period for the new leader is over.

Synonyms: wedding trip, nuptial holiday

From 'honey' + 'moon'. It refers to the first month ('moon') of marriage, considered the sweetest ('honey') time.

Picture a newly married couple eating honey while looking at the moon.

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