Haymaking

/ˈheɪmeɪkɪŋ/
noun

The work or process of cutting, drying and storing grass as hay.

They were busy with the haymaking.
Visual representation of "haymaking" - The work or process of cutting, drying and storing grass as hay.

Often appears as...

  • make hay
  • haymaking process
noun

The perfect time to do something or take advantage of a situation. Also known as an ideal opportunity.

The sunny weather was haymaking for ice cream sellers.
Visual representation of "haymaking" - The perfect time to do something or take advantage of a situation. Also known as an ideal opportunity.

Often appears as...

  • haymaking chance
  • haymaking for

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Approving

Colloquial

noun

The work or process of cutting, drying and storing grass as hay.

They were busy with the haymaking.
Visual representation of "haymaking" - The work or process of cutting, drying and storing grass as hay.

Often appears as...

  • make hay
  • haymaking process
noun

The perfect time to do something or take advantage of a situation. Also known as an ideal opportunity.

The sunny weather was haymaking for ice cream sellers.
Visual representation of "haymaking" - The perfect time to do something or take advantage of a situation. Also known as an ideal opportunity.

Often appears as...

  • haymaking chance
  • haymaking for

Usage tips

Approving

Colloquial

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Rural Activity

Relates to farming practices, typically of a rural setting where farming is common.

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Grandpa often recalls the long days spent on haymaking in his youth.
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Seasonal Work

Haymaking happens during specific times of the year, usually summer to early fall.

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The farm workers gear up for haymaking when June arrives.
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Physically Demanding

Implies hard physical labor, often done outdoors and under the sun.

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After a day of haymaking, everyone's muscles ached.
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Rural Activity

Relates to farming practices, typically of a rural setting where farming is common.

Illustration for Rural Activity
Grandpa often recalls the long days spent on haymaking in his youth.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Seasonal Work

Haymaking happens during specific times of the year, usually summer to early fall.

Illustration for Seasonal Work
The farm workers gear up for haymaking when June arrives.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Physically Demanding

Implies hard physical labor, often done outdoors and under the sun.

Illustration for Physically Demanding
After a day of haymaking, everyone's muscles ached.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Rural Activity

Relates to farming practices, typically of a rural setting where farming is common.

Illustration for Rural Activity
Grandpa often recalls the long days spent on haymaking in his youth.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Seasonal Work

Haymaking happens during specific times of the year, usually summer to early fall.

Illustration for Seasonal Work
The farm workers gear up for haymaking when June arrives.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Physically Demanding

Implies hard physical labor, often done outdoors and under the sun.

Illustration for Physically Demanding
After a day of haymaking, everyone's muscles ached.
Visual representation of the word "Haymaking"

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