door knocker
noun
: a small metal device on a door that a person moves in order to make a knocking sound
a large brass door knocker
Examples of door knocker in a Sentence
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Kylie Dorr, a Cheyenne resident who volunteered as a door knocker for a local Republican politician, is delighted that her state remains Trump Country.
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Cy Neff, USA TODAY, 6 Nov. 2024
One out-of-state door knocker with HLA alleges that their quota was to hit 200 doors per day in the burning sun—a difficult total to hit even under more bearable weather.
—Makena Kelly, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
Oversized Hoops The classic oversized hoop has been around for decades, taking the shape of a door knocker, a sleek circle, and others like a natural shape.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 21 May 2024
Sculptural techniques are bringing an artistic twist to jewelry box classics this season –– for example, door knocker earrings and statement studs have gone from vintage-tinged to of-the-moment thanks to contemporary silhouettes.
—Kendall Becker, refinery29.com, 7 Mar. 2024
And what about the hardware: door knocker or doorbell?
—Jeastman, oregonlive, 1 Sep. 2023
Unlike the salesman who hawks minivans or enterprise software, the door knocker can’t network at the Rotary Club, make a catchy commercial, or research his prospect’s needs.
—Tad Friend, The New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2022
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Cy Neff, USA TODAY, 6 Nov. 2024
One out-of-state door knocker with HLA alleges that their quota was to hit 200 doors per day in the burning sun—a difficult total to hit even under more bearable weather.
—Makena Kelly, WIRED, 5 Nov. 2024
Oversized Hoops The classic oversized hoop has been around for decades, taking the shape of a door knocker, a sleek circle, and others like a natural shape.
—Kerane Marcellus, Essence, 21 May 2024
Sculptural techniques are bringing an artistic twist to jewelry box classics this season –– for example, door knocker earrings and statement studs have gone from vintage-tinged to of-the-moment thanks to contemporary silhouettes.
—Kendall Becker, refinery29.com, 7 Mar. 2024
And what about the hardware: door knocker or doorbell?
—Jeastman, oregonlive, 1 Sep. 2023
Unlike the salesman who hawks minivans or enterprise software, the door knocker can’t network at the Rotary Club, make a catchy commercial, or research his prospect’s needs.
—Tad Friend, The New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2022
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“Door knocker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/door%20knocker. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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