1 [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.
2 [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.