honeymoon
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Definition
A honeymoon is a trip or special period of time that a couple enjoys just after getting married. It can also mean an early stage when something new feels especially happy, easy, or successful.
Usage & Nuances
Most commonly used for the post-wedding trip: 'go on a honeymoon' or 'be on your honeymoon'. The figurative sense appears in phrases like 'the honeymoon period' for the early, easy phase of a job, relationship, or government. 'Honeymoon' alone is usually a noun, not a verb in everyday learner use.
Example Sentences
They went to Italy for their honeymoon.
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We are planning our honeymoon now.
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The hotel has a room for honeymoon couples.
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We still haven't decided where to go for our honeymoon.
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The first few weeks at the new job felt like a honeymoon period.
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Enjoy the honeymoon while it lasts—real life starts when you get back.
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