Locker

/ˈlɒk.ər/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A compartment typically enclosed with a door, used for storing personal belongings.

She put her gym bag in her locker before heading to the workout area.

A storage unit with a lock, usually found in schools, gyms, or workplaces.

Each student has a locker to keep their books and personal items safe.

A cabinet or compartment that can be locked, often used in public places.

The festival offered lockers for attendees to store their valuables while enjoying the event.

An automated storage unit that dispenses packages or items, often used in shipping and receiving.

I received a notification that my package was placed in the secure locker at the post office.

Derived from 'lock', with the suffix '-er' indicating an agent or object that locks.

lock it up

To secure something in a locker.

locker room talk

Casual or raunchy conversation typically heard in a locker room setting.

in the locker

Stored securely, often implying something is private or confidential.

lock

A device for securing something against unauthorized access.

safe

A strong metal cabinet for storing valuables.

cabinet

A piece of furniture for storing items, typically with doors.

To lock someone in a locker.

He got locker'd after pulling a prank in the locker room.

A situation where someone is trapped or confined.

I felt locker'd in that conversation with no way to escape.