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

Cadeau’s treatment came as his teammates were flying to the Final Four, though Cadeau said a Michigan staffer had driven him to Indianapolis to rejoin teammates ahead of Thursday’s locker-room interviews and other pregame promotional activities. —Aaron Beard, Chicago Tribune, 2 Apr. 2026

Despite a 0-10-1 start, Campbell built a strong locker-room culture with the Lions that eventually translated into on-field results. —Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 1 Apr. 2026

Noun

House Bill 752 is thought to be the strictest law in the nation concerning gendered bathrooms, locker rooms and changing facilities. —Becca Savransky, Idaho Statesman, 2 Apr. 2026

As the championship looms, Isla must manage chaos in the locker room and the boardroom while navigating a complicated love triangle. —Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 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