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 identities of the reporters involved have not been made known. — Natasha Dye, PEOPLE, 29 Sep. 2026

Set the scene The success of Santa Caterina, a member of The Leading Hotels of The World, is well known. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Sep. 2026

What might be less known is that most Democrat voters are, too. — Matt Calkins Outkick, FOXNews.com, 25 Sep. 2026

And finding launch windows that avoid known debris will become more difficult. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 23 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