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

But after the Rams’ loss to the Seattle Seahawks, Nacua criticized officials in a social media post from the locker room.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 30, 2026

At halftime, the Huskies went into the locker room trailing the top team in the nation by 15 points.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

But isn’t this like providing investors the keys to the Purdey gun locker to blow themselves up?

From Barron's • Mar. 25, 2026

After his appeals were ignored by the officials, Senegal coach Pape Thiaw pulled his squad off the field and returned to the locker room in protest.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

I find my locker and put on the shorts fast because who wants to stand around in their underwear.

From "The Tenth Mistake of Hank Hooperman" by Gennifer Choldenko

Related Words

• chest
• closet
• trunk