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

Mullally’s most known for her role in Will & Grace, but has built an expansive career in TV, film, and Broadway, including roles in Party Down, The Disaster Artist, Bee Movie, and much more. — Giovana Gelhoren, InStyle, 15 Sep. 2026

The show pointed out that Burkman and Wohl are well known for their political stunts, so their involvement in business of pardon brokering isn’t all that shocking. — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 13 Sep. 2026

Continue reading … ICE'S IRON GRIP — DHS reveals 2,000+ known or suspected terrorists deported ahead of 9/11 anniversary. — FOXNews.com, 10 Sep. 2026

No known encampments were recorded in downtown Pittsburgh at the end of August. — Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 10 Sep. 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