known

adjective

ˈnōn 

: generally recognized

a known authority on art

Examples of known in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But her long and complicated relationship with the Ukrainian folk hero Klitschko — regarded by many boxing insiders as one of the most physically and mentally dominant heavyweight champions of all time — was less known to casual fans. — Steven Zeitchik, HollywoodReporter, 17 Aug. 2026

But there’s no known cause or specific treatment, just symptom management such as taking birth control pills to regulate periods and keeping weight in check with diet and exercise. — Laura Ungar, Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 2026

Thanks to the grouse’s catholic tastes, there are no known reports of death by starvation. — Tom Huggler, Outdoor Life, 13 Aug. 2026

Cracraft has receiving skills but is more known for his blocking. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 12 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

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