doorknob

noun

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

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Disinfect objects and surfaces regularly (such as doorknobs, countertops, and light switches). Consider wearing a mask in crowded or poorly ventilated spaces. Don Rauf, EverydayHealth.com, 9 Jan. 2025 The software uses statistical modeling to analyze complex mixtures of genetic material that may have been obtained from something as small as a few human cells left on a doorknob, Thompson said. Tim Stelloh, NBC News, 27 Dec. 2024 Cleaning objects and surfaces like doorknobs and countertops as well as using air purifiers can also go a long way in mitigating the spread of the virus that remains the number one cause of infant hospitalizations in America. Omer Awan, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024 Hardware Housewares designer Matilda Goad understands how changing a doorknob can transform a room. airmail.news, 9 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for doorknob 

Word History

First Known Use

1835, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 30 Jan. 2025.

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doorknob

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

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