1. 1. [countable, uncountable] the time of year when the crops are gathered in on a farm, etc.; the act of cutting and gathering cropsharvest timeFarmers are extremely busy during the harvest.SEE RELATED ENTRIES: Growing crops
2. 2.[countable] the crops, or the amount of crops, cut and gatheredthe grain harvesta good/bad harvest (= a lot of crops or few crops)(figurative) The appeal produced a rich harvest of blankets, medicines and clothing.Plum growers say they are expecting a bumper harvest (= a large amount of produce) this year.SEE RELATED ENTRIES: Growing crops