Doorknob

Pronunciation: /ˈduːrnɑːb/

Doorknob (noun)

  1. A round handle used to open or close a door.

Examples

  • She turned the doorknob slowly to avoid making noise.
  • The doorknob was cold to the touch on winter mornings.

Common collocations: turn the doorknob, grasp the doorknob, polished doorknob, loose doorknob