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harvester

/ˈhɑːr.və.stɚ/
har · ves · ter
Plural:harvesters
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harvester Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A large agricultural machine or vehicle used for cutting, gathering, and processing mature crops or timber.

Example

"The farmer drove the massive harvester across the golden wheat field from dawn until dusk."

2

A person who gathers crops, fruits, or other natural resources from the fields, forests, or sea.

Example

"Seasonal harvesters arrived in the valley in late September to pick the ripe apples."

3

Any of various arachnids of the order Opiliones characterized by a small oval body and exceptionally long, slender legs; a harvestman.

Example

"A long-legged harvester crawled across the damp stones near the garden wall."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the verb 'harvest' (from Old English 'hærfest', meaning autumn or harvest season) and the agent suffix '-er'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Harvester. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/harvester
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