Definition

A person who is on a trip taken by newlyweds to celebrate their marriage.

Example

The honeymooners enjoyed a romantic getaway in a tropical paradise.

Conversation

Did you hear about Sam and Lisa's trip to Hawaii?

Yes, they are such cute honeymooners!

I can't believe they just got married last month.

I know, right? They seem really happy together.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Honeymooner → It is formed from "honey" (from Old English *hunig*, meaning sweet substance produced by bees) and "moon" (from Old English *mōna*, meaning the moon) combined with the suffix "-er" (meaning a person who). The term "honeymooner" refers to a person who is on a honeymoon, a period of sweet enjoyment following marriage, often associated with the moon's romantic connotations.

Memory Tip

Think of the sweetness of 'honey' and the romantic glow of the 'moon' to remember that a 'honeymooner' is someone enjoying a sweet time together after getting married.

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