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

Identify which spaces are primarily for communicating with known friends and which are primarily for consuming content from strangers. — Ashley Lynch, Sacbee.com, 15 Oct. 2026

The arc of this feud is now well known to all and will no doubt be shaped into the epic poetry our descendants recite in front of bonfires long after our civilization collapses. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 14 Oct. 2026

Long revered by Italian connoisseurs but little known elsewhere, Leoncillo is enjoying something of a revival. — Hikmat Mohammed, ARTnews.com, 14 Oct. 2026

At the premiere, the audience audibly gasped and cheered, even though Austen’s story is well known to many. — Emily Zemler, Los Angeles Times, 14 Oct. 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