known

adjective

ˈnōn 

: generally recognized

a known authority on art

Examples of known in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Kennedy, who reportedly demonstrated an interest in animals of all kinds from a young age, has become somewhat known for the wacky and eyebrow-raising way that interest has manifested in adulthood. —Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 4 May 2026

By comparing the signal with known rocks and minerals from Earth, the moon and Mars, the team ruled out an Earth-like crust rich in silica and granite. —Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 4 May 2026

Embalming, the process of slowing down a body’s decomposition, involves known carcinogens like formaldehyde that get injected into veins to preserve the body for viewing and services. —Dorany Pineda, Fortune, 2 May 2026

Embalming, the process of slowing down a body's decomposition, involves known carcinogens like formaldehyde that get injected into veins to preserve the body for viewing and services. —ABC News, 1 May 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
• loan
• lone

Kids Definition

known

adjective

ˈnōn 

: generally recognized

a known expert on art