Word Type

Noun

The word "doorknob" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Typical Location

front door room

Derived Terms

dead as a doorknob deaf as a doorknob doorknob complaint doorknob phenomenon doorknob question doorknob statement doorknobbed doorknoblike dumb as a doorknob

Derived From

door knob

Context

united kingdom

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

knob

Type Of (IsA)

construction material knob mechanical device part

Part Of

door exterior door

Related Terms

door handle

Related Terms

circular door door handle rotation unlatch

Data sourced from Wiktionary, WordNet, CMU, and other open linguistic databases. Updated March 2026.