doorknob

noun

door·knob ˈdȯr-ˌnäb

: a knob that releases a door latch

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Droplets can also land on surfaces (like a doorknob or toy). —

Korin Miller, SELF, 30 Oct. 2024 She was seated on the floor with a luggage strap looped around her neck and tied to a closet doorknob. —

Christine Pelisek, Peoplemag, 19 Sep. 2024 The virus is extremely contagious and can spread through direct contact like kissing the face of a child with RSV, by touching the surface of an object like a doorknob that has the virus on it or by getting virus droplets in the eyes, nose or mouth from someone around you coughing or sneezing. —

Omer Awan, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024 Disinfect surfaces: To reduce the spread of the virus, regularly clean and disinfect surfaces like doorknobs, light switches, and countertops. —

Lindsay Curtis, Health, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for doorknob