Harris

[ har-is ]

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 Chan·dler [chan, -dler, chahn, -], 1848–1908, U.S. journalist, novelist, and short-story writer: creator of Uncle Remus.
4. Julie, 1925–2013 U.S. actress.
5. Ka·ma·la De·vi [kom, -, uh, -l, uh, , dey, -vee], 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. Zel·lig Sab·ba·tai [zel, -ig , sah, -b, uh, -tahy, sab, -, uh, -], 1909–92, U.S. linguist, born in Ukraine.
11. a male given name.

Harris

¹

/ 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)

Harris

²

/ ˈhærɪs /

noun

1. HarrisSir Arthur Travers18921984MBritishMILITARY: air marshal 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. HarrisFrank18561931MBritishWRITING: writerWRITING: journalist Frank. 1856–1931, British writer and journalist; his books include his autobiography My Life and Loves (1923–27) and Contemporary Portraits (1915–30)
3. HarrisJoel Chandler18481908MUSWRITING: children's author Joel Chandler. 1848–1908, US writer; creator of Uncle Remus
4. HarrisRoy18981979MUSMUSIC: composer Roy. 1898–1979, US composer, esp of orchestral and choral music incorporating American folk tunes

Example Sentences

Newsom will likely be out if Harris runs since the two are considered allies, California political insiders said.

From The Daily Beast

Harris is unlikely to see a challenge from Villaraigosa, either.

From The Daily Beast

Neil Patrick Harris, Hedwig and the Angry Inch Neil Patrick Harris in fishnets, high heels, and glitter could be a great gag.

From The Daily Beast

Head mistress Jean Harris is the ultimate proof of “Hell Hath No Fury like a Woman Scorned.”

From The Daily Beast

Harris was sentenced to 15 years in prison in Bedford, N.Y., but was granted clemency in 1993 by Gov. Mario Cuomo.

From The Daily Beast

And, after him, from the far end rose also the figure in the tweed suit, leaving Harris by himself.

From Project Gutenberg

Harris could not explain to himself how it was he had not become conscious sooner of its presence.

From Project Gutenberg

Harris sighed involuntarily and turned towards his host, who returned his smile faintly and then led the way down the corridor.

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Harris convinced himself it was the effect of a shadow cast by the lamp they had just passed on the wall.

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Then he turned suddenly, and Harris saw that his face had turned most oddly and disagreeably sinister.

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