locker

lock·er

noun \ˈlä-kər\

Definition of LOCKER

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

1. <the enlisted man usually stored his uniform in his locker at the foot of his bed>
2. <a down-at-the heels health club where most of the lockers look to be unusable>

First Known Use of LOCKER

14th century

Related to LOCKER

Synonyms: bin, box, caddy, case, casket, chest, trunk

Related Words: carton, crate; footlocker, chest, sea chest; coffer, lockbox, safe, safe-deposit box, strongbox; coffin; compartment, vault; canteen; caisson, hope chest; minaudière; bandbox, hatbox, jewel box, snuffbox, tinderbox

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Rhymes with LOCKER

blocker, clocker, cocker, docker, hocker, knocker, makar, mocker, rocker, shocker, soccer, stocker