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 refers to the full moon that appears closest to the fall equinox.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 19, 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
Boxer would even come out at nights and work for an hour or two on his own by the light of the harvest moon.
From "Animal Farm: A Fairy Story" by George Orwell
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