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

Some household names, including former Vice President Kamala Harris, had opted not to run.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

On a recent episode of What Next, host Mary Harris spoke to Kendi about his latest book and what he would say to people living under racist authoritarianism.

From Slate • Apr. 13, 2026

After an hour’s rest, Harris had enough energy to take first in the 100-meter dash in 10.32 seconds — one hundredth of a second faster than his runner-up time last year.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Harris said the talks were "going well", adding that further "intensive engagement" into the weekend was likely.

From BBC • Apr. 11, 2026

Words strung together without punctuation recall those murky murals Rolf Harris used to paint, where you kept tilting your head and wondering what it was.

From "Eats, Shoots & Leaves" by Author