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

Tim Harris, who was part of the organization for more than three decades, will be replaced by new owner Mark Walter’s business partner with the Dodgers.

From Los Angeles Times

Harris, who is the author of “Slave Play,” has other elective affinities.

From Los Angeles Times

Harris announced this week to colleagues that he would be stepping down at the end of this season, according to the team’s statement.

From Los Angeles Times

Council chairman Edward Harris resigned the whip last month after it emerged he had been illegally running two unsafe rental properties.

From BBC

Det Con Benjamin Harris, of Hampshire police, led the investigation into the accusation.

From BBC