harvest noun
BrE /ˈhɑːvɪst/ ; NAmE /ˈhɑːrvɪst/
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[countable, uncountable] the time of year when the crops are gathered in on a farm, etc.; the act of cutting and gathering crops
harvest time
Farmers are extremely busy during the harvest.
See related entries: Growing crops
[countable] the crops, or the amount of crops, cut and gathered
the grain harvest
a 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