locker-room

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adjective

Synonyms of locker-roomnext
: 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

Examples of locker-room in a Sentence

Adjective keep your locker-room talk for your fraternity brothers
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Adjective
The adjoining locker-room bath areas keep saunas, hot baths and cold plunge pools running for guests, though access carries a fee for those not staying in the hotel's top-tier rooms. Winston Ross, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026 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
Noun
After an evaluation in the medical tent, a cart whisked him to the Bills’ locker room. Tim Graham, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026 There are also new locker room accommodations for visiting teams that can be turned into lounges for celebrities and musical artists when Albertsons Stadium hosts concerts. Rachel Roberts, Idaho Statesman, 30 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for locker-room

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1921, in the meaning defined above

Noun

1870, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of locker-room was in 1870

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“Locker-room.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/locker-room. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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locker room

noun
: a room for changing clothes and for storing clothes and equipment in lockers
especially : one for use by sports players
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