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

Amazon has self-service lockers at thousands of retailers, groceries, pharmacies and convenience stores across the country. —Jon Healey, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2024

In Harford County, for example, students are expected to keep their phones in their lockers during the day. —Baltimore Sun Editorial Board, Baltimore Sun, 15 July 2024

These interactive replicas of lockers include items that are unique to every player. —Charles Baggarly, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 12 July 2024

In Arlington County, a parent group has been urging the school district to develop a countywide policy requiring students to stow phones in lockers during the day. —Karina Elwood, Washington Post, 9 July 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