locker

American  

[lok-er] / ˈlɒk ər /

noun

1. a chest, drawer, compartment, closet, or the like, that may be locked, especially one at a gymnasium, school, etc. for storage and safekeeping of clothing and valuables.

2. Nautical.  a chest or compartment in which to stow things.

3. a refrigerated compartment, as in a locker plant, that may be rented for storing frozen foods.

4. a person or thing that locks.

5. Digital Technology.  music locker.

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locker British  

/ ˈlɒkə /

noun

1. 1. a small compartment or drawer that may be locked, as one of several in a gymnasium, etc, for clothes and valuables

   2. ( as modifier )

      a locker room

2. a person or thing that locks

3. a refrigerated compartment for keeping frozen foods, esp one rented in an establishment

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locker Idioms  

1. see Davy Jones's locker.

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Etymology

Origin of locker

First recorded in 1375–1425, locker is from the late Middle English word loker. See lock ¹, -er ¹

Example Sentences

Reaves left the Lakers locker room with Davis’ blue No. 3 jersey signed by his former teammate.

From Los Angeles Times

“He’s the first person in the locker room and the last to leave.”

From Los Angeles Times

The Chiefs finally broke through last week, but Dallas looks like the more complete team right now: healthier, faster on defense, and leaning into a locker room identity.

From Los Angeles Times

Some carried several bags and stood in line for a locker inside the festival grounds to store their haul safely.

From Los Angeles Times

In the men’s locker room for writers, we make fun of en dashes.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• chest
• closet
• trunk