: known widely and well : famous

Examples of famed in a Sentence

a bowl of the restaurant's famed chili San Francisco's famed Golden Gate Bridge.
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The famed Chinese restaurant received a yellow placard for several health and safety violations. Hannah Poukish, Sacramento Bee, 10 Jan. 2025 The fire that sparked late Wednesday near the heart of the entertainment industry came perilously close to igniting the famed Hollywood Bowl outdoor concert venue. John Seewer, Chicago Tribune, 10 Jan. 2025 It’s kept that de facto title ever since—especially during a recent interior refresh by famed interior designer Holly Hunt. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2025 The unique stay perfectly blends high-end features with Iceland's famed, rugged natural surroundings. Stacey Leasca, Travel + Leisure, 7 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for famed 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1533, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of famed was circa 1533

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“Famed.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/famed. Accessed 18 Jan. 2025.

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