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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The Athletic Peak Staff, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
Star wide receiver Tyreek Hill, after the Dolphins lost to the New York Jets and were eliminated from their last-gasp hope of making the playoffs, had a locker-room outburst pleading for a way out from the team.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026
Brandon Presser, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
Even after sharing a locker room for more than two years, the window somehow never opened.
—Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
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Adjective
His team took a step back in 2025 — missing the playoffs after the departures of its offensive and defensive coordinators — but our voters were captivated by his raw, enthusiastic style, which manifests in some of the purest locker-room speeches in sports and an unforgettable coffee order.
—The Athletic Peak Staff, New York Times, 15 Jan. 2026
Star wide receiver Tyreek Hill, after the Dolphins lost to the New York Jets and were eliminated from their last-gasp hope of making the playoffs, had a locker-room outburst pleading for a way out from the team.
—David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 3 Jan. 2026
Noun
Dedicated locker rooms have state-of-the-art whirlpools and saunas to prepare the body for seasonal treatments.
—Brandon Presser, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Jan. 2026
Even after sharing a locker room for more than two years, the window somehow never opened.
—Rob Wolkenbrod, Forbes.com, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Locker-room.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/locker-room. Accessed 30 Jan. 2026.
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