locker-room

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

|Updated on: 16 Aug 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

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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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Recent Examples of locker room from the Web

During the fitness affair, guests were able to try a series of workouts and take in live DJ sets as well as the Victoria’s Secret locker room, APL shoe wall and healthy offerings from food trucks.

— tara paniogue, latimes.com, "Tone It Up brand offers '70s summer vibe and more with new activewear and swimwear collaborations," 11 July 2018
Laimbeer, now coach of the Las Vegas Aces, said of the locker rooms, coaches area and other parts of the arena.

— doug feinberg, courant.com, "Some WNBA Teams Downsizing Arenas To Help Bottom Line," 9 July 2018
The incident in question took place Feb. 26, when a physical education teacher found two boys in a locker room, one with his pants pulled down and the other with his pants unzipped, according to the complaint.

— nicole aimone, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Waukesha School District administrator didn't report student's sexual assault, complaint says," 6 July 2018
Cousins tried to enter the Warriors’ locker room, prompting team security officials to stop him in the hallway.

— mark medina, sacbee, "‘Y’all going to get along?’ Warriors’ Bell has flashback to Durant-Cousins scuffle," 4 July 2018
Gehani and his team are promising lawns, lounges, locker rooms, driving simulators, car storage, full servicing and maintenance, racing bays, and even pit lanes.

— Fortune, "You'll Need to Spend $350,000 to Join This Private Miami Club," 28 June 2018
And in case any of his players forget, the first-year head coach had those three words emblazoned on a track and field hurdle that is kept in the middle of the Cardinals’ locker room, protected by four stanchions with velvet rope.

— bob mcmanaman, azcentral, "Arizona Cardinals quarterback Sam Bradford happy to mentor Josh Rosen," 23 June 2018
In the locker room, about five minutes before the anthem, Charlotte, Jerry, and the players made a unanimous decision to march onto the field together.

— refinery29.com, "How Charlotte Jones Anderson Became The NFL's "Ivanka Trump"," 15 June 2018
Owens' controversial style produced divisiveness in the locker room, one probable reason he was snubbed in 2016 and 2017.

— geoffrey c. arnold, OregonLive.com, "Terrell Owens won't attend Hall of Fame induction ceremony," 8 June 2018

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