locker

noun

lock·​er ˈlä-kər 

1

a

: a drawer, cupboard, or compartment that may be closed with a lock

especially : one for individual storage use

b

: a chest or compartment on shipboard for compact stowage of articles

c

: a refrigerated compartment or room for the storage of fresh or frozen foods

a meat locker

2

: one that locks

Synonyms of locker

• bin
• box
• trunk
• chest

Examples of locker in a Sentence

the enlisted man usually stored his uniform in his locker at the foot of his bed

a down-at-the heels health club where most of the lockers look to be unusable

Recent Examples on the Web

Kanarek also called 911, to report a suspicious vehicle and a possibly threatening conversation recorded by the device in her locker. — Ian Parker, New Yorker, 14 Sep. 2026

Nico Hoerner stood at his locker singing the praises of his teammate. — Sahadev Sharma, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Carr sat and stood at his locker and answered every single question, from every single reporter. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 Sep. 2026

Bo Bichette has become someone he’s gone to frequently, and with his locker close to Juan Soto’s, the slugger has also become a source of advice. — Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 8 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing locker

• Davy Jones's locker
• hurt locker
• locker room

Rhymes for locker

• blocker
• chalker
• cocker
• docker
• hawker
• hocker
• knocker
• mocker
• ocher
• rocker
• shocker
• soccer

Kids Definition

locker

noun

lock·​er ˈläk-ər 

: a cabinet, compartment, or chest for personal use or for storing food at a low temperature