Thesaurus results for LOCKER

locker

noun

ˈlä-kər

Definition of locker

as in bin

a covered rectangular container for storing or transporting things the enlisted man usually stored his uniform in his locker at the foot of his bed

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

as in cupboard

a storage case typically having doors and shelves a down-at-the heels health club where most of the lockers look to be unusable

Synonyms & Similar Words

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

Recent Examples of locker Amazon's ads appear across its portfolio, from its shopping pages to Prime Video to lockers and live streaming platform Twitch, as well as third-party apps and websites. — Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026 Volpe’s locker is positioned next to third baseman Ryan McMahon’s, who sat unnoticed right beside the former top prospect while he was swarmed with questions about potentially playing the hot corner. — James O'Connell, New York Daily News, 23 Sep. 2026 Kelce took his time in the locker room following the late-night win, chatting with teammates and staff members who passed by his locker before answering a few questions from local media members. — Kansas City Star, 21 Sep. 2026 Gabi is trying to prove that Sal somehow put raw chicken in Gabi’s friend’s locker, and Sal is trying to deflect. — Kavya Dhillon, Parents, 19 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for locker

Recent Examples of Synonyms for locker

Noun

Near the trash bins outside, investigators discovered a bottle of bleach, Jaen-Rosello said.

— Grethel Aguila, Miami Herald, 30 Sep. 2026
Several plastic storage bins were visible in the driveway, and a man was briefly handcuffed and placed in a patrol car before being released.

— Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2026

Definition of bin

Noun

The front cupboard hatch door, meanwhile, folds down to access the interior and create another surface for work and storage.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2026
Her fiction is cluttered with bric-a-brac, bits and bobs, stuffed into boxes and drawers and cupboards—remnants of someone’s past.

— Jill Lepore, New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2026

Definition of cupboard

Noun

Brower, a birdwatcher, said her neighbor somehow convinced her to take the pigeon -- which couldn't fly and seemed malnourished -- home in a cardboard box.

— KYLE MELNICK THE WASHINGTON POST, Arkansas Online, 4 Oct. 2026
The most crucial stop came in the 62nd minute, when Greenville’s Louis Herrera delivered a dangerous header from the edge of the 6-yard box.

— Idaho Statesman, Idaho Statesman, 4 Oct. 2026

Definition of box

Noun

An April 2025 legionella report obtained by The Sacramento Bee shows the bacteria was found in at least 17 samples, including those taken from the men’s locker room, a women’s bathroom and several janitor closets.

— Corey Schmidt, Sacbee.com, 3 Oct. 2026
Widely recognized as London’s oldest luxury hotel, updates like glossy marble bathrooms, vibrant textiles, and mahogany walk-in closets have breathed new life into this historic stay.

— Katharine Sohn, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of closet

Noun

Spread a thin layer over the area, but keep it away from the trunk, and make sure the root flare remains visible.

— Tricia Goss, Southern Living, 28 Sep. 2026
Keep the paper bags 2 to 3 inches away from the base of plant stems and tree trunks to prevent moisture buildup and rot.

— SJ McShane, Martha Stewart, 27 Sep. 2026

Definition of trunk

Noun

The charcoal figure hanging above a cabinet in the primary suite’s sitting room?

— Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 27 Sep. 2026
Through Patient Portal Features Too many health systems treat patient portals as a simple digital filing cabinet rather than an operational tool.

— Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of cabinet

Cite this Entry

Style

“Locker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/locker. Accessed 4 Oct. 2026.

Copy Citation

Synonyms of locker

noun

Example Sentences

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

More from Merriam-Webster

Word of the Day

adventitious

Popular in Grammar & Usage

Do You Need a New Language Peeve?

More Commonly Mispronounced Words

Merriam-Webster’s Great Big List of Words You Love to Hate

'A' or 'an'? What about before 'h'? An Indefinite Article Guide

Why is '-ed' sometimes pronounced at the end of a word?

Popular in Wordplay

7 Great Ways to Say 'Great'

The Longest Long Words List

9 Words That Sound Like Insults But Aren't

The Words of the Week - Oct. 2

12 Lovely and Unusual Words for the Natural World

Popular

Do You Need a New Language Peeve?

7 Great Ways to Say 'Great'

The Longest Long Words List

Games & Quizzes