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 of locker

• bin
• box
• trunk
• chest

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

Middle school students are required to leave devices in their lockers, and high school students must deactivate phones during class time. —Adam Thompson, CBS News, 24 Mar. 2026

Located conveniently next to the ski lockers, Double Blacks is a great coffee shop perfect for caffeine cravings and quick bites. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Mar. 2026

Inside, Jamari McDowell and Darryn Peterson, sitting in front of their lockers, turned to each other. —Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 21 Mar. 2026

The app even includes small tools to keep you focused, like a screen locker and sleep timer, so learning fits naturally into your day. —Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 18 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing locker

• Davy Jones's locker
• locker-room

Rhymes for locker

• blocker
• chalker
• cocker
• docker
• hawker
• hocker
• knocker
• mocker
• ocher
• rocker
• shocker
• soccer

Kids Definition

locker

noun

lock·​er ˈläk-ər 

: a cabinet, compartment, or chest for personal use or for storing food at a low temperature