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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Softly by the kettlebell rack, louder by the equipment lockers, louder still by the entrance to the men’s locker room.
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Matthew Shen Goodman, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
His jersey hung in his locker untouched at the old Busch Stadium until it was demolished in 2005.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Additionally, the stadium features multiple lounges, event spaces, team lockers and deck spaces offering sweeping views of the stadium.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
The locker was opened after fire crews were called for assistance.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 2025
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Matthew Shen Goodman, Harpers Magazine, 19 Sep. 2025
His jersey hung in his locker untouched at the old Busch Stadium until it was demolished in 2005.
—Ryan Morik, FOXNews.com, 18 Sep. 2025
Additionally, the stadium features multiple lounges, event spaces, team lockers and deck spaces offering sweeping views of the stadium.
—Saman Shafiq, USA Today, 18 Sep. 2025
The locker was opened after fire crews were called for assistance.
—Gabrielle Rockson, PEOPLE, 17 Sep. 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 22 Sep. 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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