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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As for the camper module exterior, Winnebago cages out the alcove face and lower front sides with thick tubular branch guards, wires in a set of floating front auxiliary lights, adds a swing-away full-size spare carrier in back, and secures on under-body aluminum storage lockers.
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C.c. Weiss
may 17, New Atlas, 17 May 2026
At his locker stall, with a crowd of reporters around him, Matt Boldy said this was a lesson.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 14 May 2026
As the May 4 victory vibes in the Royals’ clubhouse faded toward facing the next day, Jac Caglianone stood in front of his locker in the dwindling room, processing the night and some last questions.
—Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
His gear never left his locker stall, which should be an indication that Coyle was always serious about staying in Columbus.
—Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 13 May 2026
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C.c. Weiss
may 17, New Atlas, 17 May 2026
At his locker stall, with a crowd of reporters around him, Matt Boldy said this was a lesson.
—Jess Myers, Twin Cities, 14 May 2026
As the May 4 victory vibes in the Royals’ clubhouse faded toward facing the next day, Jac Caglianone stood in front of his locker in the dwindling room, processing the night and some last questions.
—Kansas City Star, 13 May 2026
His gear never left his locker stall, which should be an indication that Coyle was always serious about staying in Columbus.
—Aaron Portzline, New York Times, 13 May 2026
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 20 May. 2026.
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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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