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

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/ 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

Harris

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/ 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)

Example Sentences

According to exit polls, a majority of Asian Americans backed Vice President Harris, but there was a rightward shift.

From Los Angeles Times

As California politicos look ahead to 2025, the biggest question looming is whether Vice President Kamala Harris — a native daughter, battered just weeks ago by presidential election defeat — will enter the 2026 California governor’s race.

From Los Angeles Times

Other cities in the southeast county moved even further right, though Democrat Kamala Harris still maintained a solid lead.

From Los Angeles Times

Sara Hoffman, who moved into a Pico-Robertson apartment last year, said her aversion to Trump overruled her concerns over Harris’ stance on Israel and Palestinians.

From Los Angeles Times

Iron Maiden were formed in east London in 1975 by bass player Steve Harris, were pioneers of the new wave of British heavy metal movement and have now sold more than 130 million albums worldwide.

From BBC