1. a complete assembly of lock and hardware components, including the lock mechanism, knob or handle, and mounting plates, designed to be installed as a single unit on a door.
Usage: commonly used in construction and hardware contexts

Examples

• The contractor installed a new lockset on the front door.
• We chose a stainless steel lockset for the office entrance.
• The lockset includes both the interior and exterior handles.
• A quality lockset should last for many years with proper maintenance.
• The builder selected a keyed lockset for the storage room.