Harris

American  

[har-is] / ˈhær ɪs /

noun

1. Benjamin, c1660–c1720, English journalist who published the first newspaper in America 1690.

2. Frank, 1856–1931, U.S. writer, born in Ireland.

3. Joel Chandler 1848–1908, U.S. journalist, novelist, and short-story writer: creator of Uncle Remus.

4. Julie, 1925–2013 U.S. actress.

5. Kamala Devi born 1964, U.S. attorney and politician: vice president of the United States since 2021.

6. Louis, 1921–2016, U.S. public-opinion pollster and columnist.

7. Mark, 1922–2007, U.S. novelist.

8. Roy, 1898–1979, U.S. composer.

9. Thaddeus William, 1795–1856, U.S. entomologist: pioneer in applied entomology.

10. Zellig Sabbatai 1909–92, U.S. linguist, born in Ukraine.

11. a male given name.

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Harris ¹ British  

/ ˈhærɪs /

noun

1. Sir Arthur Travers, known as Bomber Harris. 1892–1984, British air marshal. He was commander-in-chief of Bomber Command of the RAF (1942–45)

2. Frank. 1856–1931, British writer and journalist; his books include his autobiography My Life and Loves (1923–27) and Contemporary Portraits (1915–30)

3. Joel Chandler. 1848–1908, US writer; creator of Uncle Remus

4. Roy. 1898–1979, US composer, esp of orchestral and choral music incorporating American folk tunes

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Harris ² British  

/ ˈhærɪs /

noun

1. the S part of the island of Lewis with Harris, in the Outer Hebrides. Pop: about 3000 (2001). Area: 500 sq km (190 sq miles)

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Example Sentences

Moving to London from her native California for a master's degree, Deryn Harris was another who handed over a deposit for a room in Priestley's flat.

From BBC

I first mentioned it to him a year ago when Mr. Harris suggested it.

From Literature

“If the publication is going to continue to progress it’s got to keep challenging itself,” said Global Editor In Chief John Harris.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We are at the beginning of something that could be interesting. You have to go slowly and be very high-quality,” Harris said of emerging opportunities.

From Barron's

With the dangerous Daniel James, scorer of Wales' spectacular long-range goal, and David Brooks taken off, their replacements Liam Cullen and Mark Harris struggled to influence the game.

From BBC