known

adjective

ˈnōn 

: generally recognized

a known authority on art

Examples of known in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The victim is a longtime resident who is well known throughout the building, the neighbor said. — Julian Roberts-Grmela, New York Daily News, 27 June 2026

Slowing the virus’ spread has been hampered by the fact that there is no known treatment or vaccine for the new Bundibugyo strain. — Jenny Vaughan, semafor.com, 26 June 2026

He is most known for his ultra-viral audition show, Coulda Been Records. — Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 27 June 2026

Pomegranates are well known for being rich in antioxidants, molecules that help fight inflammation and prevent cell damage. — Brian Mastroianni, Health, 28 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing known

• known quantity
• let it be known
• make oneself known
• make one's presence felt/heard/known
• make (something) known
• might/should have known
• otherwise known as
• truth be told/known
• well-known

Rhymes for known

• blown
• clone
• cone
• crone
• drone
• flown
• groan
• grown
• hone
• joan
• jone
• loan

Kids Definition

known

adjective

ˈnōn 

: generally recognized

a known expert on art