locker-room

adjective

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lock·er-room | \ ˈlä-kər-ˌrüm

, ˈlä-kə- \

Definition of locker-room

(Entry 1 of 2)

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

locker room

noun

Definition of locker room (Entry 2 of 2)

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

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Recent Examples on the Web: Noun The Warriors were outscored 12-0 on fast breaks in the first half and went into the locker room trailing 64-51. — Rusty Simmons, San Francisco Chronicle, "Kelly Oubre Jr. 'just getting comfortable' says Steph Curry," 19 Feb. 2021 Wisconsin led by as many as 14 in the first half and took a 39-27 lead into the locker room. — Steve Megargee, ajc, "Back from layoff, No. 3 Michigan tops No. 21 Wisconsin 67-59," 14 Feb. 2021 Wisconsin led by as many as 14 in the first half and took a 39-27 lead into the locker room. — Steve Megargee, Star Tribune, "Back from layoff, No. 3 Michigan tops No. 21 Wisconsin 67-59," 14 Feb. 2021 The Browns played one of their best games on both sides of the ball and took a 35-10 lead into the locker room. — Dan Labbe, cleveland, "Kevin Stefanski’s turnaround of Browns -- on and off field -- made him easy choice for coach of the year," 7 Feb. 2021 Hauser hit five 3s before halftime as the Cavaliers (11-2, 7-0 ACC) carried a 41-26 lead into the locker room. — Chronicle News Services, SFChronicle.com, "College basketball: USF women beat Pepperdine," 25 Jan. 2021 As the Bruins’ defense continued to falter Saturday at Pauley Pavilion, leading to their first double-digit halftime deficit of the season, the frustration carried over into the locker room. — Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, "First-place UCLA rallies to beat last-place Washington, improves to 7-0 in Pac-12," 16 Jan. 2021 Behind a 61% shooting performance in the first half, the Red Raiders took a 54-30 lead into the locker room, the team’s highest total in a half since the opening game of the season. — Dallas News, "3 takeaways from Texas Tech’s win over Iowa State: multiple players set personal records," 10 Jan. 2021 The team went into the locker room feeling slightly better about itself but not satisfied. — oregonlive, "Intense discussions transform Portland Trail Blazers defense in time for California road trip," 28 Dec. 2020

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