honeymooner

hon·ey·moon

H0263800 (hŭn′ē-mo͞on′)n.1. A holiday or trip taken by a newly married couple.2. An early harmonious period in a relationship: The honeymoon between the new President and the press was soon over.intr.v. hon·ey·mooned, hon·ey·moon·ing, hon·ey·moons To go on a honeymoon.

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[Perhaps from a comparison of the moon, which wanes as soon as it is full, to the affections of a newly married couple, which are most tender right after marriage.]

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hon′ey·moon′er n.

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Noun

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honeymooner - someone recently married newlywedbride - a woman who has recently been marriedbridegroom, groom - a man who has recently been marriedbetter half, married person, partner, spouse, mate - a person's partner in marriage

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