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

Kansas City Royals rookie Beck Way showcased one of the game balls in his locker after Friday’s 5-3 loss to the Minnesota Twins. —Jaylon Thompson, Kansas City Star, 6 June 2026

My father told me that was on purpose, as any union member should be able to have a copy in a back pocket, a locker or a lunch box. —John Vukmirovich, Chicago Tribune, 4 June 2026

People in Manhattan live in lockers that sometimes have a toilet. —Brian Moylan, Vulture, 3 June 2026

Their lockers on the road are right next to each other, no matter the arena. —James L. Edwards Iii, New York Times, 3 June 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