honeymoon
Elementary (A2)
IPA: //ˈhʌnimuːn//
KK: /ˈhʌnimuːn/
intransitive verb
Definition
To travel or spend time together as a newly married couple, usually after the wedding.
Example
They decided to honeymoon in Hawaii after their wedding.
Tense Forms
Past: honeymooned
Past Participle: honeymooned
Conversation
Have you decided where you want to go for your honeymoon?
Not yet, but we're thinking of a beach destination.
That sounds amazing! I hope you have a great honeymoon.
Thanks! I'm really looking forward to it.
noun
Definition
A vacation or trip that a newly married couple takes to celebrate their marriage.
Example
After the wedding, they went on a beautiful honeymoon to Hawaii.
Conversation
Have you heard about Sarah's honeymoon plans?
Yeah, she mentioned they're going to Hawaii for two weeks!
That sounds amazing! I hope they have the best honeymoon ever.
Root Explanation
Honeymoon → The word is formed from "honey" (from Old English *hunig*, meaning sweet substance produced by bees) and "moon" (from Old English *mōna*, meaning month). The term originally referred to the sweet period of a month following a wedding, symbolizing the sweetness of love and marriage.
Memory Tip
Think of the 'sweetness' of 'honey' representing the joy of a newly married couple during their first month together.
Visually Confused Words
No commonly confused words.