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noun lock·er \ ˈlä-kər \

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

  1. the enlisted man usually stored his uniform in his locker at the foot of his bed

  2. a down-at-the heels health club where most of the lockers look to be unusable

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First Known Use of locker

14th century

locker Synonyms

Synonyms
bin, box, caddy, case, casket, chest, trunk
Related Words
carton, crate; footlocker, chest, sea chest; coffer, lockbox, safe, safe-deposit box, strongbox; coffin; compartment, vault; canteen; caisson, hope chest; minaudière; bandbox, hatbox, jewel box, snuffbox, tinderbox

LOCKER Defined for English Language Learners

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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

LOCKER Defined for Kids

locker

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noun lock·er \ ˈlä-kər \

Definition of locker for Students

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

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