harvest moon
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of harvest moon
First recorded in 1700–10
Example Sentences
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One morning in my homeroom, the teacher asked what a harvest moon was.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 16, 2026
According to his online profile, this 4 1/2-month-old ink spot with harvest moon eyes lived for belly rubs.
From Salon ● Dec. 6, 2024
The harvest moon is the name given to the full moon that occurs nearest to the autumn equinox, which this year occurs on 22 September.
From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2024
Just last week, you could find breathwork experiences, yoga sessions, forest bathing and other activities in the full moonlight to celebrate the arrival of the harvest moon.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2023
A harvest moon would cast shadows forever of a man walking upright, his dog bouncing after him.
From "Sounder" by William H. Armstrong
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