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

Ranging in age from 8 to 13, the children are constantly on the move and each has their own chic locker in the mudroom for sports gear and daily essentials. —Tori Latham, Robb Report, 14 Apr. 2026

The Hornets might be clearing out their lockers Wednesday after a loss. —Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 14 Apr. 2026

Walking past his locker, LaRavia stumbled over a towel on the ground. —Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2026

Jason Adam emerged from the hall connecting the clubhouse to the training and weight rooms and stepped into a half-circle of reporters waiting for him at his locker. —Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Apr. 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