Doorknob Meaning in English

word

US

/ˈduɹnɑb/

DOOR-nahb

UK

/dˈɔːnɒb/

DAW-nob

Definition

A round or oval handle attached to a door, used for opening or closing it by turning or pulling.

Usage & Nuances

Primarily used in American English; in British English, 'door handle' is more common. Refers specifically to the round/oval knob, not lever handles. Common in home and building doors. Do not confuse with 'doorbell' or 'door hinge'.

• Spanish: picaporte - pomo (de puerta)
• Portuguese (BR): maçaneta
• Portuguese (PT): maçaneta - puxador
• Chinese (Simplified): 门把手
• Chinese (Traditional): 門把手
• Hindi: दरवाज़े का हैंडल
• Arabic: مقبض الباب
• Bengali: ডোরনব - দরজার হাতল (গোলাকার)
• Russian: дверная ручка (круглая)
• Japanese: ドアノブ
• Vietnamese: núm cửa
• Korean: 문손잡이 (동그란 것)
• Turkish: kapı topuzu
• Urdu: دروازے کا گول دستہ
• Indonesian: gagang pintu (bulat)

Example Sentences

Turn the doorknob to open the door.

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The doorknob is loose and needs to be fixed.

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She cleaned the doorknob with a cloth.

basic

There’s something sticky on the doorknob.

natural

The old house still has the original brass doorknobs.

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Don’t forget to lock the door and check the doorknob before you leave.

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