harvest moon

noun

1. the moon at and about the period of fullness that is nearest to the autumnal equinox.

harvest moon

noun

1. the full moon occurring nearest to the autumnal equinox

Word History and Origins

Origin of harvest moon¹

First recorded in 1700–10

Example Sentences

Then he paraded the Harvest Moon the length of Portate's water-front, tooting his steam whistle.

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The Harvest Moon made no effort to escape her anchorage, though the engine below began thumping busily.

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The harvest moon that year can have looked on no happier meeting.

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In September, the grains are gathered into the barns, and we call the full moon in that month the Harvest Moon.

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The nights were growing long, and the harvest moon could be seen at intervals through the fog and smoke of London.

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