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

You would be instructed to place your clothing and personal items in a locker. —Qin Rao, Verywell Health, 1 Nov. 2024

The evidence, found in a Seattle storage locker that belonging to Alcala, included hundreds of photographs of unidentified women, girls, and boys, some of whom were nude or in compromising positions, per ABC News. —Monica Mercuri, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024

But seniors don’t have lockers, so there is nowhere to put the new heavy textbooks. —CNN, 8 Oct. 2024

Plus, the convenient perks will pay off for months to come, like two-day shipping, free or discounted delivery fees, and free order pickups at local Amazon lockers. —Olivia Cigliano, WWD, 2 Oct. 2024

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