doorknob

noun

door·​knob ˈdȯr-ˌnäb How to pronounce doorknob (audio)
: a knob that releases a door latch

Examples of doorknob in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Pieces of history from the building are displayed in shadow boxes, including artifacts such as brochures (copies), ornate doorknobs, locks, and hinges. Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 28 June 2024 Many computer systems can perform complex mathematical operations, for instance, but good luck asking most robots to fold laundry or twist doorknobs. Lauren Leffer, Scientific American, 25 June 2024 Parisi said Troconis’ prints were only compared to prints on a doorknob. Taylor Hartz, Hartford Courant, 31 Jan. 2024 Fumbling for the doorknob, his thumb found the biolock. Lizz Schumer, Peoplemag, 28 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for doorknob 

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Word History

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of doorknob was in 1835

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“Doorknob.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/doorknob. Accessed 6 Jul. 2024.

Kids Definition

doorknob

noun
door·​knob -ˌnäb How to pronounce doorknob (audio)
: a knob that when turned releases a door latch

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