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
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
Hours before that, the center fielder stood at his locker and proudly showed the Naruto tattoos on his left calf.
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Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 22 June 2024
Still, some new wrinkles were added to his routine, such as lighting a scented candle near his locker.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 20 June 2024
The youngster Barry was a presence in the clubhouse and climbed all over Willie at his locker.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 19 June 2024
The store had a huge sale before its move, but the collection is still incredibly large due to troves that were kept in a back room and a storage locker now making their way to display.
—John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 17 June 2024
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Steve Gorten, Miami Herald, 22 June 2024
Still, some new wrinkles were added to his routine, such as lighting a scented candle near his locker.
—Gary Phillips, New York Daily News, 20 June 2024
The youngster Barry was a presence in the clubhouse and climbed all over Willie at his locker.
—Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 19 June 2024
The store had a huge sale before its move, but the collection is still incredibly large due to troves that were kept in a back room and a storage locker now making their way to display.
—John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 17 June 2024
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“Locker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/locker. Accessed 2 Jul. 2024.
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locker
noun
lock·er
ˈläk-ər 
: a cabinet, compartment, or chest for personal use or for storing food at a low temperature
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