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
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
In February, Altieri, the police commander, announced additional lockers would be permanently installed at two additional stations in Northwest Washington, and eventually to stations throughout the city.
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Peter Hermann, Washington Post, 13 Apr. 2024
In a rare quiet moment, situated at his plush locker following their special family affair in San Francisco last month, Steph Curry pondered the future.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2024
That's the idea behind Mustard, founded by sisters Becca and Jess Stern who, growing up in Australia, always had a thing for vintage lockers.
—Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 29 Mar. 2024
Besides the players and a horde of media, eight temporary lockers were set up at one end for minor leaguers brought over from Arizona for the Freeway Series.
—Beth Harris, The Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2024
Donald chuckled, shook his head and returned to his locker to answer questions.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2024
The parking will be in a five-level garage that’s part of the building, along with 45 racks and five storage lockers for bicycles.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2024
But that was before Smith curiously lost more than 30 pounds in addition to a bunch shoes, clothes and gear in an unpaid storage locker.
—Clarence E. Hill Jr., Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Feb. 2024
At his locker postgame, the superstar point guard reiterated the need for Green to keep his composure and stay on the court.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2024
Peter Hermann, Washington Post, 13 Apr. 2024
In a rare quiet moment, situated at his plush locker following their special family affair in San Francisco last month, Steph Curry pondered the future.
—Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 30 Mar. 2024
That's the idea behind Mustard, founded by sisters Becca and Jess Stern who, growing up in Australia, always had a thing for vintage lockers.
—Perrie Samotin, Glamour, 29 Mar. 2024
Besides the players and a horde of media, eight temporary lockers were set up at one end for minor leaguers brought over from Arizona for the Freeway Series.
—Beth Harris, The Mercury News, 24 Mar. 2024
Donald chuckled, shook his head and returned to his locker to answer questions.
—Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 16 Mar. 2024
The parking will be in a five-level garage that’s part of the building, along with 45 racks and five storage lockers for bicycles.
—Phil Diehl, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Mar. 2024
But that was before Smith curiously lost more than 30 pounds in addition to a bunch shoes, clothes and gear in an unpaid storage locker.
—Clarence E. Hill Jr., Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 29 Feb. 2024
At his locker postgame, the superstar point guard reiterated the need for Green to keep his composure and stay on the court.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 28 Mar. 2024
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“Locker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/locker. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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locker
noun
lock·er
ˈläk-ər 
: a cabinet, compartment, or chest for personal use or for storing food at a low temperature
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