locker-room

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adjective

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

locker room

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noun

: a room for changing clothes and for storing clothing and equipment in lockers

especially : one for use by sports players

Synonyms of locker-room

Adjective

• vulgar
• pornographic
• obscene
• foul
• nasty
• dirty
• filthy
• offensive
• gross

Examples of locker-room in a Sentence

Adjective

keep your locker-room talk for your fraternity brothers

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Historic World Cup clashes, controversial refereeing calls, viral locker-room videos and a bombastic TV rant have deepened resentment, turning Argentina–Mexico tensions into a proxy battle over class, race and nationalism. — Kate Linthicum, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026

While Edwards has taken strides as a leader, the Wolves said goodbye to Mike Conley, Kyle Anderson and Joe Ingles this offseason, three of their most important locker-room voices. — Jon Krawczynski, New York Times, 4 July 2026

Noun

While the assistants manage their little fiefdoms, the veteran core of players will keep the standard in the locker room high. — Dieter Kurtenbach, Mercury News, 25 July 2026

The tournament sets out rods and lures in the locker room for players and caddies to borrow. — Anya Armentrout, Twin Cities, 25 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1921, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1870, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for locker-room

• anteroom
• assume
• backroom
• ballroom
• barroom
• bathroom
• bedroom
• boardroom
• bridegroom
• classroom
• cloakroom
• consume

Kids Definition

locker room

noun

: a room for changing clothes and for storing clothes and equipment in lockers

especially : one for use by sports players