harvesttime

[ hahr-vist-tahym ]

noun

1. the time times of year when a crop or crops are harvested, especially autumn.

Word History and Origins

Origin of harvesttime¹

Middle English word dating back to 1325–75; harvest, time

Example Sentences

Harvesttime was a cooperative enterprise and whole families joined in "bringing in the sheaves."

From Project Gutenberg

Cabin-raisings, cornhuskings, harvesttime, and quilting parties are just a few examples of this spirit in action.

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And their cooperative spirit, despite their mixed national origins, was markedly noticeable at harvesttime.

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