locker

noun lock·er \ ˈlä-kər \

|Updated on: 20 Jun 2018

Examples: locker in a Sentence

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

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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 of locker from the Web

The Spurs soon found the introverted Leonard did not have Duncan’s chops as a locker-room leader, although to be fair few in NBA history have.

— jeff mcdonald, San Antonio Express-News, "Spurs, Leonard split won’t be pretty — if it happens," 15 June 2018
Belgium lost to Wales at the same stage at the 2016 European Championship amid reports of locker-room flare-ups.

— andrew beaton, WSJ, "World Cup 2018: A Guide to Every Team," 12 June 2018
This was locker-room banter, a private conversation that took place many years ago. 2.

— callum borchers, Washington Post, "Bill Clinton’s very Trump-like response to questions about sexual misconduct," 4 June 2018
And Macy’s has been working on its 600-plus stores, testing out things like lockers where customers can pick up online orders and more clearly identifying service counters.

— phil wahba, Fortune, "Macy's Shares Jump on Signs That a Turnaround Is Working," 16 May 2018
Along with Manning and the Giants, Giants co-owner, president and CEO John Mara, Giants lawyer William Helle, Giants equipment managers Edward and Joseph Skiba, and locker-room manager and Steiner Sports were listed as defendants in the case.

— art stapleton, USA TODAY, "Eli Manning, N.Y. Giants reach settlement in memorabilia fraud lawsuit," 14 May 2018
Former classrooms have become trendy open workspaces for start-ups and non-profits, while historical elements of the century-old building — like old lockers and decorative plaster ceilings — remain.

— kelsey ryan, kansascity, "Westport is getting a farm. Meet the group that's literally cultivating Kansas City | The Kansas City Star," 10 May 2018
Cavaliers: Several Cleveland players watched the dramatic finish of the 76ers-Celtics game from their locker-room chairs before tipoff. ... James moved past Tony Parker (226) for the fifth-most games in postseason history.

— tom withers, Houston Chronicle, "LeBron James hits buzzer-beater to down Raptors," 6 May 2018
Concepts that were tossed around included shorter terms ideas like a new locker as well as longer-term aims such as a new practice facility (men's basketball currently shares an auxiliary court with multiple Xavier programs).

— patrick brennan, Cincinnati.com, "Travis Steele era underway after his official Xavier basketball introduction as head coach," 4 Apr. 2018

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First Known Use of locker

14th century

in the meaning defined at sense 1a

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locker Synonyms

Synonyms

bin, box, caddy, case, casket, chest, trunk;

Related Words

carton, crate;

footlocker, locker, sea chest;

coffer, lockbox, safe, safe-deposit box, strongbox;

bandbox, hatbox, jewel box, snuffbox, tinderbox;

LOCKER Defined for English Language Learners

locker

noun

Definition of locker for English Language Learners

: a cupboard or cabinet that has a door which can be locked and that is used to store personal items (such as books, clothes, shoes, etc.)
: a cold room in which fresh or frozen foods are stored