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
: 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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Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Valanciunas has long been regarded as a jovial locker-room presence throughout the NBA, known for his sense of humor.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2026
Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
Wagner, who has already missed 48 games due to a left high ankle sprain, was able to walk off the court on his own power and head straight to the locker room.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
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Adjective
This season will be the first in which players don’t share locker-room space with anyone who can afford the $49 monthly membership at Sachs Recreation Center in Deerfield.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 7 Apr. 2026
Valanciunas has long been regarded as a jovial locker-room presence throughout the NBA, known for his sense of humor.
—Bennett Durando, Denver Post, 3 Apr. 2026
Noun
The players are policing themselves in the locker room, a critical characteristic for building winning teams.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026
Wagner, who has already missed 48 games due to a left high ankle sprain, was able to walk off the court on his own power and head straight to the locker room.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
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“Locker-room.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/locker-room. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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