honeymoon
noun · verb
Simple meaning
The period of time immediately following a marriage.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈhʌnimun
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
The period of time immediately following a marriage.
A holiday taken by a newly married couple
by extension
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).
The early (usually calm and harmonious) period of a relationship; business or political
verb
To have a honeymoon (a trip taken by a couple after wedding).
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
Word Aura™
How this word commonly comes across.
Aura for this meaning
This meaning: The period of time immediately following a marriage.
Used this way, honeymoon is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. It turns up most in family or home contexts.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Positive and appreciative
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Where it naturally appears
- Family/home
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- “They plan to honeymoon in Hawai'i.”verb
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Compound terms
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A resort that caters to newlyweds.
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