Harris

ˈhærɪs

Definition

Definition of Harris - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

Scottish islandsouthern region of the combined island in the Outer Hebrides

Harris is part of the Outer Hebrides.

nameEnglish and Welsh surname

Harris is a common surname in Wales.

family name

last name

surname

linguistics

TECH.

United States linguist known for mathematical linguistics

TECH.

Harris developed theories in mathematical linguistics.

linguist

philologist

literature

Dated

United States author of Uncle Remus stories

Dated

Harris wrote the famous Uncle Remus stories.

military

Dated

British marshal known for WWII bombing raids

Dated

Harris directed bombing raids during WWII.

commander

leader

officer

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Expressions with Harris

💡 Discover popular phrases, idioms, collocations, or phrasal verbs. Click any expression to learn more, listen to its pronunciation, or save it to your favorites.

Harris Tweed

handwoven tweed from the Outer Hebrides

She wore a coat made of Harris Tweed.

Origin of Harris

Old English, hær (gray) + hris (brushwood)

Terms with Harris included in their meaning

💡 A powerful way to uncover related words, idioms, and expressions linked by the same idea — and explore meaning beyond exact word matches.

BHO

acr.

acr: Biden-Harris Office

office for the Biden and Harris administration

Pasadena

geography

city in Harris County, Texas

Examples of Harris in a sentence

They visited Harris during their tour of Scotland.
Harris is listed in the genealogy records.
Many people in the town are named Harris.
Harris's contributions to linguistics are widely recognized.
The university hosted a lecture on Harris's linguistic theories.
Harris's stories have been adapted into several films.

Many scholars study the works of Harris extensively.
Harris was a controversial figure in military history.
Many historians study the tactics used by Harris.

View all translations of Harris

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

French:Harris, ...
German:Harris, ...
Italian:Harris, ...
Spanish:Harris, ...
Portuguese:Harris, ...
Chinese:哈里斯, ...
Japanese:ハリス, ...
Arabic:هَارِيس, زِلْ هَارِيس, ...
Hebrew:הָארִיס, הֶרִיס, ...
Russian:Харрис, ...
Ukrainian:Гарріс, ...
Hindi:हैरिस, ...
Bengali:হ্যারিস, ...
Catalan:Harris, ...
Czech:Harris, anglické a velšské příjmení, ...
Danish:Harris, ...
Dutch:Harris, ...
Greek:Χάρις, ...
Hungarian:Harris, Joel Chandler Harris, ...
Khmer:ហារីស, នាមត្រកូលអង់គ្លេស និងវែល, ...
Korean:해리스, ...
Persian:هریس, ...
Polish:Harris, ...
Portuguese (BR):Harris, ...
Romanian:Harris, ...
Swedish:Harris, författaren till Uncle Remus-berättelserna, ...
Thai:แฮร์ริส, ...
Turkish:Harris, ...
Vietnamese:Harris, nhà văn Hoa Kỳ, tác giả các truyện Uncle Remus, ...

Browse the dictionary entries starting with “h”:

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

100,000 expressions & idioms Understand any expression you come across: from corporate jargon like 💬 touch base or ↩️ circle back to everyday expressions such as 🌊 out of the blue or 🦆 lame duck, as well as idioms like 🍲 spill the beans and 🐎 hold your horses.

40,000 images When you search for a concrete noun or object, images help you grasp the meaning at a glance. Try searching for 🧵 puppytooth, 🎠 merry-go-round, ⚜️ fleur-de-lys, or 💤 bunk bed.

Informal language & slang Everyday conversations are packed with informal expressions and slang. Meanings are clearly tagged, so you'll always know when a word is casual. Look up hangry (😋 hungry + 😡 angry), 😎 rizz, 🕹️ noob, or 🔑 low-key.

Abbreviations & acronyms Quickly decode modern abbreviations and acronyms. Go from IDK to OMG in seconds and stay up to date with popular abbreviations such as 🐐 GOAT, 📜 tl;dr, 👀 POV, or 🖥️ AFK.

Regional usage (US / UK) Reverso highlights regional differences between American and British English. You’ll never have to wonder where a word is commonly used: try lift vs. elevator, courgette vs. zucchini, or popular British slang like dodgy or banter. What’s more, when you search for 'color', you’ll immediately see its British counterpart, 'colour'.

Get more than a simple definition

Translations for each meaning View translations alongside each meaning to see how a word is translated in each context. Simply toggle translations ON and choose among 25+ languages. You can also display the translation of definitions or examples into your native language to deepen your understanding.

Synonyms & related words by meaning View synonyms and related words for each meaning, not just for the word as a whole. This helps you choose the most accurate word for your context. Click the

icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.

Multiple examples for every meaning Each meaning comes with three real-life examples to show you how the word is used in different contexts. Click the

icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.

Go from understanding to mastery

Save words for later review Click the

icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the

icon next to it. For example, you might want to save the word “table” as a verb, which means “to postpone”.

Practice with personalized flashcards Reverso automatically transforms your searches and saved words into personalized flashcards and quizzes, featuring high-quality audio and usage examples. This helps you transform terms you only recognize into words you actually use confidently.

Learn with Netflix, YouTube, and your favorite texts With Reverso Chrome extension, transform movies, TV shows, articles, or song lyrics into an interactive lesson. Look up words and expressions in one click on any website and learn with your favorite content.

Definition of Harris - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

Expressions with Harris

Origin of Harris

Terms related to Harris

Terms with Harris included in their meaning

Examples of Harris in a sentence

View all translations of Harris

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

Get more than a simple definition

Go from understanding to mastery