honeymoon

Universal Words noun, verb noun [usuallysing.] 1 a holiday/vacation taken by a couple who have just got married: We went to Venice for our honeymoon. * They're on their honeymoon. 2 the period of time at the start of a new activity when nobody is criticized and people feel enthusiastic: The honeymoon period for the government is now over. verb [V+adv./prep.] to spend your honeymoon somewhere: They are honeymooning in Paris. honeymooner noun: The Seychelles is the perfect place for honeymooners.