Famous
Meaning
Known about by many people.
Pronunciation
UK ˈfeɪməs
US ˈfeɪməs
Example Sentences
- [Michael] Jordan, a basketball player, is one of the most famous sportsmen on the planet.
- They may see the famous "Sights of London".
- Another famous old part of Greater London is [Westminster], which was always a different city from the City of London.
- Berlin is home to many famous buildings and monuments, like the [Siegessäule], the [Brandenburger Tor], the [Reichstag] and the boulevard [Unter den Linden].
- [Isaac Asimov's I] Robot is perhaps the most famous.
- Tokyo is known for its extremely busy public transportation as made famous on [youtube].
- The [Harajuku] district of Tokyo is famous for its alternative street fashion.
- Most Mercurian craters are named after famous writers and artists.
- Spring roll recipes are famous throughout the world and have their own variations.
- He was famous for getting so absorbed in his studies, that he forgot about social conventions.
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