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

Huerta, a labor leader who is most known advocating for farmworkers rights alongside activist Cesar Chavez, was instrumental in creating the United Farm Workers union and earned numerous humanitarian awards for her accomplishments. — Hannah Ruhoff, Sacbee.com, 29 Oct. 2026

Authorities say there is no known ongoing threat toward Cherokee High School in Canton, but that their investigation is ongoing. — Dan Raby, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026

The story is less known among the broader population, especially younger people. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 27 Oct. 2026

There are many pros of mineral sunscreen, but they are most known to be less irritating and great for sensitive skin. — Audrey Noble, Vogue, 24 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