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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In her book, the formula for infusing a sense of airiness into a small kitchen is yellow cabinets paired with crystal knobs and quartz countertops.
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Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
The interior of the concept comprises sumptuous leatherwork and controls defined by physical knobs, dials, and switches.
—Stephen Treffinger, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2025
Make sure to clean and polish knobs and pulls.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
My favorite feature of the Zip is the gas knob, which, with a simple 180-degree turn radius,looks like a miniature version of the knobs on my gas grill at home.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 30 Sep. 2025
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Tessa Cooper, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Oct. 2025
The interior of the concept comprises sumptuous leatherwork and controls defined by physical knobs, dials, and switches.
—Stephen Treffinger, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2025
Make sure to clean and polish knobs and pulls.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 3 Oct. 2025
My favorite feature of the Zip is the gas knob, which, with a simple 180-degree turn radius,looks like a miniature version of the knobs on my gas grill at home.
—Graham Averill, Outside, 30 Sep. 2025
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 Oct. 2025.
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