- a vacation or trip taken by a newly married couple (often used attributively): After you've said "I do," why not escape to a dream honeymoon in Greece? Relax and kindle the flame of passion in one of our honeymoon suites.
- a period of harmony at the beginning of a marriage: After the initial honeymoon, there may be a temptation to let routine take over.
- any period of blissful harmony: Their entire 60 years of marriage was one long honeymoon.
- any new relationship characterized by an initial period of harmony and goodwill: The honeymoon between Congress and the new president was over.
- to spend one's honeymoon (usually followed by in or at): In a few months we’ll be honeymooning in New Zealand, and we can't wait!
- a holiday taken by a newly married couple
- (as modifier)
- a holiday considered to resemble a honeymoon
- the early, usually calm period of a relationship, such as a political or business one
- to take a honeymoon
