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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Players milled about, going from the kitchen to the shower to their lockers.
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Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 1 June 2025
Attendees can also enjoy hourly light shows, explore a voice zone featuring messages from the BTS members, and visit an archive exhibit showcasing album covers, trophies and the members’ personalized lockers.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 1 June 2025
Hours before his major-league debut Monday afternoon, Royals rookie outfielder John Rave stood at his locker and recapped a whirlwind 24 hours.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2025
Drivers using Tioga Road should plan for limited services along the roadway, bring appropriate levels of food and water and utilize food lockers if away from their vehicle, the park service said.
—Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2025
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Brendan Kuty, New York Times, 1 June 2025
Attendees can also enjoy hourly light shows, explore a voice zone featuring messages from the BTS members, and visit an archive exhibit showcasing album covers, trophies and the members’ personalized lockers.
—Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 1 June 2025
Hours before his major-league debut Monday afternoon, Royals rookie outfielder John Rave stood at his locker and recapped a whirlwind 24 hours.
—Sam McDowell, Kansas City Star, 27 May 2025
Drivers using Tioga Road should plan for limited services along the roadway, bring appropriate levels of food and water and utilize food lockers if away from their vehicle, the park service said.
—Hayley Smith, Los Angeles Times, 25 May 2025
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“Locker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/locker. Accessed 5 Jun. 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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