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footlocker

American  
[foot-lok-er] / ˈfʊtˌlɒk ər /

noun

  1. a small trunk designed to be kept at the foot of a bed, especially to contain a soldier's personal effects.


Etymology

Origin of footlocker

An Americanism dating back to 1940–45; foot + locker

Example Sentences

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She has collaborated with Samsung, Nike, Refinery29, Adidas, Apple, Footlocker, HBO, and the NBA to name a few.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 5, 2022

The Footlocker shoe store chain raised its order from about 5,000 pairs to 100,000, and within a year Nike had sold more than 1 million pairs of Air Jordans.

From Washington Post • May 7, 2022

Earnings from retailers will add to the mix: Home Depot, Lowe's, Macy's and Footlocker are among those scheduled to report fourth quarter results.

From Reuters • Feb. 18, 2022

Kaos said he had been turned away by Walmart, Walgreens, Footlocker and others.

From New York Times • Dec. 22, 2016

He also told the court that he was not responsible for a discarded Footlocker bag which was recovered by police.

From BBC • Dec. 14, 2012

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