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.

  1. Joel Chan·dler [chan-dler, chahn-], /ˈtʃæn dlər, ˈtʃɑn-/, 1848–1908, U.S. journalist, novelist, and short-story writer: creator of Uncle Remus.

  2. Julie, 1925–2013 U.S. actress.

  3. Ka·ma·la De·vi [kom-uh-luh-dey-vee], /ˈkɒm ə lə ˈdeɪ vi/, born 1964, U.S. attorney and politician: vice president of the United States since 2021.

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

  5. Mark, 1922–2007, U.S. novelist.

  6. Roy, 1898–1979, U.S. composer.

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

  8. Zel·lig Sab·ba·tai [zel-ig sah-buh-tahy, sab-uh-], /ˈzɛl ɪg ˈsɑˌbə taɪ, ˈsæb ə-/, 1909–92, U.S. linguist, born in Ukraine.

  9. a male given name.

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How to use Harris in a sentence

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

    Three More John Silence Stories | Algernon Blackwood
  • Harris could not explain to himself how it was he had not become conscious sooner of its presence.

    Three More John Silence Stories | Algernon Blackwood
  • Harris sighed involuntarily and turned towards his host, who returned his smile faintly and then led the way down the corridor.

    Three More John Silence Stories | Algernon Blackwood
  • Harris convinced himself it was the effect of a shadow cast by the lamp they had just passed on the wall.

    Three More John Silence Stories | Algernon Blackwood
  • Then he turned suddenly, and Harris saw that his face had turned most oddly and disagreeably sinister.

    Three More John Silence Stories | Algernon Blackwood

British Dictionary definitions for Harris (1 of 2)

Harris1

/ (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)

British Dictionary definitions for Harris (2 of 2)

Harris2

/ (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)

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

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

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