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

Kerr picked up the two technicals — his first in nearly four seasons — and was held back by Payton and assistant coaches before exiting to the locker room.

From Los Angeles Times

Coach John Harbaugh walked alongside Loop from the field to the locker room, with his arm around his back comforting him.

From Los Angeles Times

“Think about how much work we put in to get here,” Lawrence said to his teammates in the locker room Sunday.

From The Wall Street Journal

He later returned from the locker room to celebrate with teammates as they closed out victory.

From Barron's

“Whether it’s in the locker room or out to eat with some of my teammates, he is one of the more genuine people on the team.”

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• chest
• closet
• trunk