harvest
n. C / U C1 Advanced Oxford US //ˈhɑɹvəst// UK //hˈɑːvɪst// har·vest
n. the time of year when crops are gathered from the fields. It also refers to the total amount of food, like grain or fruit, that is collected.
n. the process or period of gathering in mature crops; the yield of such a gathering. Often used metaphorically to describe the results of an action or effort.
The farmers are busy gathering the wheat harvest.
After a long summer of rain, the local vineyards celebrated a record-breaking grape harvest this October.
The community relied heavily on a successful autumn harvest to ensure they had sufficient grain stores to survive the harsh winter months ahead.
Usage
Countable when referring to a specific season's yield; uncountable when referring to the general activity of reaping.