locker

noun

lock·​er ˈlä-kər 

1

a

: a drawer, cupboard, or compartment that may be closed with a lock

especially : one for individual storage use

b

: a chest or compartment on shipboard for compact stowage of articles

c

: a refrigerated compartment or room for the storage of fresh or frozen foods

a meat locker

2

: one that locks

Synonyms

• bin
• box
• caddy
• case
• casket
• chest
• trunk

Examples of locker in a Sentence

the enlisted man usually stored his uniform in his locker at the foot of his bed

a down-at-the heels health club where most of the lockers look to be unusable

Recent Examples on the Web

Some of the key concerns for the Public Works Department include having equipment stored outdoors year-round and that office space, lockers and restrooms at the current site are inadequate to serve existing and future staff, village officials said. —Linda Girardi, Chicago Tribune, 14 Feb. 2025

There is a 24-hour gym, a washer and dryer in each unit, two pools, 14 common areas, a clubroom with a kitchen, game room, dedicated lockers for packages and two dog parks (one for small dogs, one for big dogs). —Phillip Molnar, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025

The weapons had been improperly removed from administrative lockers in the Dallas Police Department’s southeast patrol division. —Marc Ramirez, USA TODAY, 31 Jan. 2025

One provision would have allowed transgender students to use bathrooms or lockers consistent with their gender identity. —David G. Savage, Los Angeles Times, 23 Jan. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing locker

• Davy Jones's locker
• locker room

Kids Definition

locker

noun

lock·​er ˈläk-ər 

: a cabinet, compartment, or chest for personal use or for storing food at a low temperature