locker

noun

lock·er | \ ˈlä-kər

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Definition of locker

1a : 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

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Nine years passed between when a reporter spied a bottle of andro in the locker of Mark McGwire, and Bonds’ supernatural record-breaking power surge. — Gary Peterson, The Mercury News, "Bud Selig bemoans having to follow Barry Bonds on record home run chase," 9 July 2019 Pack insect repellent to ward off the persistent mosquitoes and be sure to make use of the bear-safe food lockers available in the campground. — Kitson Jazynka, National Geographic, "Wolves are making a comeback. Here’s where to see them," 2 July 2019 But teammates hadn’t expected to find Skaggs' jersey, in the pitcher’s clubhouse locker, waiting for them Tuesday. — Jori Epstein, USA TODAY, "Angels get emotional win in return to field following death of teammate Tyler Skaggs," 2 July 2019 Season in Review Even then, Livingston often returned to the locker at halftime to find his left knee swelling. — Connor Letourneau, SFChronicle.com, "Shaun Livingston: Point guard might move into Warriors’ front office," 27 June 2019 Nothing of value, other than the key, was stolen from the locker. — Ariana Romero, refinery29.com, "R29 Binge Club: Netflix’s Trinkets Recap," 15 June 2019 With the help of a local church, staff refill the lockers every week with new backpacks full of supplies. — Liz Bowie, baltimoresun.com, "How a nonprofit turned Baltimore County school storage rooms into a free general store for students in need," 11 June 2019 And rain, going back to the locker, on court again. — Howard Fendrich, BostonGlobe.com, "Novak Djokovic’s 26-match Grand Slam winning streak ends in French Open semifinals," 8 June 2019 School officials searched the locker and confiscated an unloaded pellet pistol. — Bob Dohr, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "A student at West Milwaukee Intermediate School had an unloaded gun in his locker," 7 June 2019

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