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

Racial background played a significant role, with 62% of White Catholics voting for Donald Trump and 37% for Kamala Harris, while 41% of Hispanic Catholics voted Trump and 58% Harris.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 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

Sticking in the north-west of England, there's an equally exciting line-up at Parklife, with Calvin Harris, Skepta and Sammy Virji headlining Manchester's Heaton Park on 20 and 21 June.

From BBC • Apr. 10, 2026

“I served for four years being a heartbeat away from the presidency of the United States,” Harris said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 10, 2026

The youngest Wayburn, a toddler named Harris, wailed in his mother’s lap.

From "Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World" by Ashley Herring Blake