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

The compounds and particles emitted by wildfires can harm human health, including the lungs, heart and organs, and include known carcinogens. — Michael A. Robinson, The Conversation, 25 Aug. 2026

The experiment uses data from Starling's cameras, as well as a catalog on the spacecraft that charts thousands of known satellites and space objects around it. — Elizabeth Howell, Space.com, 25 Aug. 2026

Cops say Acosta’s last known address is in the Soundview area of the Bronx. — Rocco Parascandola, New York Daily News, 25 Aug. 2026

But Congolese experts have said the outbreak that started weeks before it was confirmed could be three times the known size. — Los Angeles Times, 24 Aug. 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