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

Just as a player, Carrick has it in his locker to be expressive, but knows that most of the time, the best option is the boring one. —Michael Cox, New York Times, 3 Feb. 2026

Seventeen states and the District of Columbia ban phones throughout the school day but allow students to keep them in accessible storage, such as lockers or backpacks, according to the report. —Kayla Huynh, jsonline.com, 30 Jan. 2026

That’s where the cafeteria, rental equipment, lockers and shop are found and lessons begin. —Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026

The lockers at their Bethel Park location can be used at night and on weekends. —Kristine Sorensen, CBS News, 29 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

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

Phrases Containing locker

• Davy Jones's 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