well-known

Word parts

well + known

Other spellings

• well known

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˌwɛlˈnoʊn/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˌwɛlˈnəʊn/

Adjective

Positive well-known

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. If a person or thing is well-known, many people know it or know about it.
   • Synonym: famous
   • Antonym: unknown

   That area is well-known for their restaurants.

Related words

• well
• know
• known
• unknown