lock·er-room
ˈlä-kər-ˌrüm 
ˈlä-kə-
: of, relating to, or suitable for use in a locker room
especially
: of a coarse or sexual nature
locker-room talk
: a room for changing clothes and for storing clothing and equipment in lockers
especially
: one for use by sports players
Examples of locker-room in a Sentence
Adjective
keep your locker-room talk for your fraternity brothers
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Luca Evans, Denver Post, 31 Jan. 2026
Holtmann tried to lend some perspective to his players in a locker-room speech.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
Sidney Crosby went to the locker room just over six minutes into the second period of Canada's quarterfinal matchup with Czechia.
—Patrick Damp, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
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Adjective
The Broncos brought in Lewis for his blocking and locker-room presence in 2025, but Lewis won’t be any kind of priority this offseason.
—Luca Evans, Denver Post, 31 Jan. 2026
Holtmann tried to lend some perspective to his players in a locker-room speech.
—Colleen Kane, Chicago Tribune, 30 Jan. 2026
Noun
Cooper got up and lunged at Jamerson before being intercepted, and Bruins coach Mick Cronin sent Jamerson to the locker room minutes before the officials issued a Class A technical foul.
—Daily News, 18 Feb. 2026
Sidney Crosby went to the locker room just over six minutes into the second period of Canada's quarterfinal matchup with Czechia.
—Patrick Damp, CBS News, 18 Feb. 2026
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“Locker-room.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/locker-room. Accessed 19 Feb. 2026.
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