well-known

adjective

ˈwel-ˈnōn 

: fully or widely known

Synonyms of well-known

• famous
• famed
• prominent
• celebrated
• renowned
• notorious

Examples of well-known in a Sentence

an anchorwoman so well-known that she passes for a local celebrity

Recent Examples on the Web

His reputation is so strong and his advice so well-known that some memes on the forum ironically joke about doing the opposite, with a picture of Buffett suggesting that everyone freak out and sell in a panic. — Josh Funk, Fortune, 19 Sep. 2026

This Highland distillery has been making whisky for two centuries, and is well-known for its single malts, which are entirely matured in casks that have been seasoned with different kinds of sherry. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 17 Sep. 2026

Patterson, most well-known for his role as Luke Danes in Gilmore Girls, has spent most of his life in diners, surrounded by homemade comfort foods like burgers, pancakes, and fries. — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2026

The dim sum hub is well-known in the city, serving over 100 rotating dim sum dishes, the website says. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 15 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for well-known

• alone
• atone
• backbone
• bemoan
• bluestone
• breastbone
• brownstone
• capstone
• cheekbone
• condone
• curbstone
• cyclone

Kids Definition

well-known

adjective

ˈwel-ˈnōn

: known by many people