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

There's even a sloping slate roof above the lockers and artificial lead guttering above that. —Caroline Reid, Forbes, 8 Jan. 2025

Kansas City Chiefs running back Kareem Hunt sits in front of his locker, smiling and laughing through the final grind of a demanding season. —Jesse Newell, Kansas City Star, 7 Jan. 2025

Last December, Gilman was seated in front of the exact same locker, shell-shocked by what had just transpired on the field. —Daniel Popper, The Athletic, 5 Jan. 2025

As Draymond Green held court with reporters in front of his locker, Jonathan Kuminga exited the arena behind him in a hidden alleyway on crutches. —Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 4 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