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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.

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

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Rubenstein introduced Ullman to Harris as a champion whistler and suggested using him for a Commanders game.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

Harris was noncommittal, and through a spokesman declined to comment.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 3, 2026

However, he said he recognised something in Harris that would work for his label.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

He "zoned out" from the conversation and zoomed in on the tune - The Girls by Calvin Harris - and immediately asked for his number with a view to signing him.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

I walk the paper up to the front, and even gruff Mr. Harris gives me a look of concern.

From "Popcorn" by Rob Harrell

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