knob

noun

ˈnäb How to pronounce knob (audio)
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1
a
: a small rounded ornament or handle
b
: a rounded protuberance : lump
2
: a rounded usually isolated hill or mountain
knobbed
ˈnäbd How to pronounce knob (audio)
adjective
knobby
ˈnä-bē How to pronounce knob (audio)
adjective

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a carved walking stick with a silver knob toss a knob of butter into the frying pan
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Its vibrant Emerald Check pattern extends from the base plate to the lid, which is topped with an ornamental glass knob that feels fit for royalty. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 21 Oct. 2026 White, dark grey, teal, and orange are on offer, and each of them have knobs in contrasting colors. — New Atlas, 17 Oct. 2026 As performance cars increasingly isolate drivers from the mechanical process of driving, the simple act of reaching for that unique shift knob reinforces the notion that the tactile pleasures of driving are still worth celebrating. — Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026 Even the comfort and driving control knobs situated below the phone mount pull out and push back in. — Caleb Jacobs, The Drive, 15 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for knob

Word History

Etymology

Middle English knobbe; akin to Middle Low German knubbe knob

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1b

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The first known use of knob was in the 15th century

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knob

noun
ˈnäb How to pronounce knob (audio)
1
a
: a rounded lump
b
: a small rounded handle
2
: a rounded hill
knobbed
ˈnäbd How to pronounce knob (audio)
adjective
knobby
ˈnäb-ē How to pronounce knob (audio)
adjective

Medical Definition

knob

noun
ˈnäb How to pronounce knob (audio)
: a rounded protuberance or lump
knobby
ˈnäb-ē How to pronounce knob (audio)
adjective
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