Definition of locker
1a : a drawer, cupboard, or compartment that may be closed with a lock; especially : one for individual storage useb : a chest or compartment on shipboard for compact stowage of articlesc : 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
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After his press conference, Durant walked down a corridor, back toward the locker room, his first night in the Finals in five years over.
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In 1995, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that schools in Oregon could compel athletes to take random urine tests in locker rooms.
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From there, the players head back into the locker room for some down time before the game, which for Hawkins goes something like this: a shower, changing into his uniform, more ping pong, and then finally, quiet time.
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Our locker room is a very warm and inviting and welcoming place to be at.
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Both attended the school from 1979-82 and stood in front of what was once their lockers.
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Ferrara dressed on his own in a separate locker room.
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As the rest of the clubhouse prepared for another series, Duffy stood near his locker, ready to speak to a collection of reporters just before 3 p.m..
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Roode -- who celebrated birthday 40 on May 11 -- is one of the veterans in the locker room.
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14th Century
First Known Use of locker
14th century
LOCKER Defined for English Language Learners
locker
playDefinition of locker for English Language Learners
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: 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.)
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: a cold room in which fresh or frozen foods are stored
LOCKER Defined for Kids
locker
playDefinition 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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