Meaning & Definition of word "Harvest"

Harvest

/ˈhɑːrvɪst/

1. The process or period of gathering in crops.
- Example: The farmers were busy during the harvest, collecting the ripe wheat.
2. The quantity of agricultural products gathered at one time.
- Example: This year’s apple harvest was larger than ever before.
3. A yield or result of any activity or effort.
- Example: The research team was pleased with the harvest of data obtained from their experiment.

1. To gather a crop from the fields.
- Example: We will harvest the corn in late September.
2. To collect or gather something for use.
- Example: She decided to harvest herbs from her garden for the recipe.
3. To obtain a return or profit from an investment.
- Example: Investors hope to harvest significant gains from their stock portfolios.

Middle English 'herfest', from Old English 'hærefest' meaning 'autumn'.

harvest time:

The period when crops are collected.

harvest moon:

The full moon that occurs closest to the autumn equinox.

to harvest the benefits:

To gain advantages from something.

agriculture:

The science, art, and practice of cultivating soil, producing crops, and raising livestock.

reap:

To cut or gather a crop.

sow:

To plant seeds in the ground.

Meaning: To obtain something valuable or rewarding, especially in contexts like gaming.

Example Sentence: I really harvested some great loot in that dungeon run.

Meaning: To take advantage of a situation to benefit oneself.

Example Sentence: They really harvested the popularity of the trend.