known

1 of 2

adjective

ˈnōn 

: generally recognized

a known authority on art

known

2 of 2

past participle of know entry 1

Examples of known in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Southern Living’s article recommends the ramen and tacos, but Maria’s is also well known for birria quesadillas. — Eva Flowe november 4, Charlotte Observer, 4 Nov. 2026

But there is no known person-to-person spread and the risk to the general public is low, the agency said. — Mike Stobbe, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2026

Officials said there was no known contact with the bat before it was collected. — Cecilio Padilla, CBS News, 2 Nov. 2026

Locatelli is well known for his upscale residential designs, as well as office, retail spaces and showrooms. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 2 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

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