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
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The Flower sat at his locker with his head down for a good 30 seconds before noticing that someone was standing beside him.
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Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 10 Mar. 2025
Notable Because nothing gets past a good clubhouse attendant, a brown No. 91 jersey was hanging in Manny Machado’s locker on Friday morning at the Peoria Sports Complex.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
According to their website, Paradigm River North is pet-friendly and offers ground-floor retail and dining, along with amenities such as EV charging stations, a fitness center, valet parking, on-site security and a bike storage room with lockers and showers.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, The Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2025
Chargers' Jim Harbaugh talks living by 'faith, family, football'
Jim Harbaugh's faith plays a major role in his life as head coach of the Chargers, and he's been inspired by players in his own lockers, and other stars throughout the game, doing the same.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 26 Feb. 2025
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Josh Yohe, The Athletic, 10 Mar. 2025
Notable Because nothing gets past a good clubhouse attendant, a brown No. 91 jersey was hanging in Manny Machado’s locker on Friday morning at the Peoria Sports Complex.
—Jeff Sanders, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Mar. 2025
According to their website, Paradigm River North is pet-friendly and offers ground-floor retail and dining, along with amenities such as EV charging stations, a fitness center, valet parking, on-site security and a bike storage room with lockers and showers.
—Jessica Alvarado Gamez, The Denver Post, 6 Mar. 2025
Chargers' Jim Harbaugh talks living by 'faith, family, football'
Jim Harbaugh's faith plays a major role in his life as head coach of the Chargers, and he's been inspired by players in his own lockers, and other stars throughout the game, doing the same.
—Scott Thompson, Fox News, 26 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for locker
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“Locker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/locker. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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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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