1
a
: a small rounded ornament or handle
b
: a rounded protuberance : lump
2
: a rounded usually isolated hill or mountain
Examples of knob in a Sentence
a carved walking stick with a silver knob
toss a knob of butter into the frying pan
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After prepping your fruits and veggies, load everything into the container, close the lid, turn the knob to start, and walk away.
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Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Jan. 2026
This metal lock has claws that grip onto the strike plate of a door, locking the knob in place once the door is closed.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
These knobs have a sculptural visual and tactile design—plus, the ceramic knobs options are available in multiple colors and finishes, allowing a genuinely personal touch.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026
The era’s odd spate of profane bat knob cards somehow doesn’t end there, though.
—Tyler Holzhammer, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
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Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Jan. 2026
This metal lock has claws that grip onto the strike plate of a door, locking the knob in place once the door is closed.
—Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 6 Jan. 2026
These knobs have a sculptural visual and tactile design—plus, the ceramic knobs options are available in multiple colors and finishes, allowing a genuinely personal touch.
—Kristina McGuirk, Better Homes & Gardens, 6 Jan. 2026
The era’s odd spate of profane bat knob cards somehow doesn’t end there, though.
—Tyler Holzhammer, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2026
See All Example Sentences for knob
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“Knob.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/knob. Accessed 8 Jan. 2026.
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