1
a
: a drawer, cupboard, or compartment that may be closed with a lock
especially
: one for individual storage use
b
: a chest or compartment on shipboard for compact stowage of articles
c
: a refrigerated compartment or room for the storage of fresh or frozen foods
a meat locker
2
: one that locks
Examples of locker in a Sentence
the enlisted man usually stored his uniform in his locker at the foot of his bed
a down-at-the heels health club where most of the lockers look to be unusable
Recent Examples on the Web
Norman Powell stood at his locker, however, and answered questions.
—
Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
In the Boston clubhouse, a crowd of reporters surrounded Buckner’s locker, waiting.
—Nicholas Dawidoff, The New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2024
In a locker-room session done the right way — when players are present at their lockers — a reporter should be able to speak with multiple players.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2024
Amazon Prime Day beauty deals are only available to Prime members, on top of the same year-round Prime perks like two-day shipping, free or discounted delivery fees, and free order pickups at local Amazon lockers.
—Olivia Cigliano, WWD, 19 Sep. 2024
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Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
In the Boston clubhouse, a crowd of reporters surrounded Buckner’s locker, waiting.
—Nicholas Dawidoff, The New Yorker, 26 Oct. 2024
In a locker-room session done the right way — when players are present at their lockers — a reporter should be able to speak with multiple players.
—Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 8 Oct. 2024
Amazon Prime Day beauty deals are only available to Prime members, on top of the same year-round Prime perks like two-day shipping, free or discounted delivery fees, and free order pickups at local Amazon lockers.
—Olivia Cigliano, WWD, 19 Sep. 2024
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“Locker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/locker. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.
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locker
noun
lock·er
ˈläk-ər 
: a cabinet, compartment, or chest for personal use or for storing food at a low temperature
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