Definition

A machine or person that collects crops from fields when they are ready to be harvested.

Example

The farmer used a harvester to quickly gather the wheat from the fields.

Conversation

Did you see the new harvester they brought to the farm?

Yeah, it looks impressive!

I heard it can collect crops way faster than the old one.

That's great! It'll save a lot of time during harvest season.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Harvester → It is formed from "harvest" (from Old English *hærfest*, meaning autumn or the time of gathering crops) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A harvester is a person who gathers crops during the harvest season.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who gathers crops during the autumn season — that's what a harvester does.

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