locker-room

adjective lock·er-room \ ˈlä-kər-ˌrüm , ˈlä-kə- \

Updated on: 13 Apr 2018

Definition of locker-room

: of, relating to, or suitable for use in a locker room; especially : of a coarse or sexual nature

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First Known Use of locker-room

1921

locker room

noun

Definition of locker room

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

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In 2008, a female Olympic swimmer learned that her coach, a few years earlier, surreptitiously had videotaped her and other underage swimmers in their locker room; the executive director of USA Swimming knew this and let the man continue coaching.

— chicagotribune.com, "Larry Nassar wasn't the only abuser in Olympic sports," 6 Apr. 2018
Wentz probably has that respect now that Andrew has in his locker room.

— jeff mclane, Philly.com, "Will Eagles quarterback Carson Wentz alter his aggressive style? Should he?," 6 Apr. 2018
With the Bulldogs then back in their locker room, Cam Morrison’s game-winner for the Irish at 9:23 of overtime was greeted with a mix of joy and relief.

— pat borzi, New York Times, "From Thin Ice to Frozen Four: The Unlikely Saga of Minnesota Duluth," 4 Apr. 2018
And all of their players still get a glimpse of that moment every day on their way to their locker room.

— andre c. fernandez, miamiherald, "Former Heat guard who hit championship-saving shot inducted to Naismith Hall of Fame | Miami Herald," 31 Mar. 2018
Unfortunately for Drew and the Cavs, the dog — REMINGTON — cannot be a permanent fixture in their locker room.

— nina mandell, For The Win, "A dog is getting all of the credit for J.R. Smith's 8-for-9 shooting against Charlotte," 29 Mar. 2018
Their locker room is filled with smart, unselfish, team-first guys.

— jeff duncan, NOLA.com, "Saints don't need Odell Beckham Jr. or the headaches he'd bring," 27 Mar. 2018
As an aside, the hatchback and height of the car makes for a perfect impromptu locker room.

— eric bangeman, Ars Technica, "Review: The BMW 640i xDrive GT is the nicest hatchback you’ll ever drive," 25 Mar. 2018
The intense rush of emotions in our locker room after the game reflected this, and I was impacted by it.

— khadrice rollins, SI.com, "Florida State Coach Leonard Hamilton on Post-Game Interview: 'I Wish I Could Have Done Better'," 25 Mar. 2018

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First Known Use of locker room

1870

LOCKER-ROOM Defined for English Language Learners

locker-room

adjective

Definition of locker-room for English Language Learners

: of, relating to, or suitable to a locker room

locker room

noun

Definition of locker room for English Language Learners

: a room in a school, sports stadium, etc., for changing clothes and for storing clothes and equipment in lockers

LOCKER-ROOM Defined for Kids

locker room

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Definition of locker room for Students

: a room where sports players change clothes and store equipment in lockers

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