- familymoon
- n. trip taken subsequent to a wedding (typical after a second or third marriage) where children or other family members come along
English contemporary dictionary. 2014.
familymoon
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familymoon — (FAM.uh.lee.moon) n. A honeymoon in which the bride and groom also bring their children from previous marriages. Also: family moon. Example Citation: There s a new crop of honeymooners who would rather hit the hotel water slide than spend the… … New words
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destination wedding — n. A wedding that takes place out of town, usually at a vacation resort. Example Citation: The destination wedding trend is just booming, said Tiffany Wentz, a spokeswoman for SuperClubs, which owns resorts in Jamaica and the Bahamas. She said… … New words
elderweds — n. People who get married later in life (cf. newlyweds). Example Citation: Orville Abbott, 76, and his wife, Arlene, 65, have been married seven years. . . . What do experts say about marriages like theirs? How about children of such brides and… … New words
family balancing — pp. Attempting to select the sex of a baby to achieve an even or desired number of children of both sexes. Example Citation: The Laguna Hills clinic, which is a joint effort with the Huntington Reproductive Center of Southern California, offers… … New words
lifelong parenting — n. Taking care of one s adult children, especially those who show no desire to live on their own. Also: life long parenting. Example Citations: An increasing number of young adults are moving back into their parents homes after they have… … New words
sponsored wedding — (SPON.surd wed.ing) n. A wedding in which some or all of the costs, products, or services are provided by local businesses in exchange for exposure or publicity. Example Citation: For today s economy lesson we turn to Corinthia Batista, 22, and… … New words
starter marriage — n. A first marriage that lasts only a short time and that ends in a clean (i.e., no kids, no property, no acrimony) divorce. (Cf. starter home.) Example Citation: The past ten years has seen a surge in what are now called starter marriages, as… … New words
togethering — pp. Vacationing with one s extended family or friends. n. Example Citations: Those surveyed plan to take more vacation time at home this year as there continues to be an emphasis on family after the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, Yesawich… … New words
