locker

Plural

lockers

1. 1.A type of storage compartment with a lock, usually used to store personal possessions for public use, such as in schools, railway stations, place of work, gyms, sports centers.

   • The student placed her books in her locker when she arrived at school.
   • This was locker room talk. I'm not proud of it. I apologize to my family. I apologize to the American people. Certainly I'm not proud of it. But this is locker room talk.
   • Neo Hutiri is the creator of Pelebox, a system of internet-enabled lockers that dispense medication for chronic conditions to patients, helping to cut down queues and ease pressure on hospital resources.

2. 2.A lockable cubicle.

   • She was afraid to come out of the locker.

3. 3.A storage compartment on a ship, not necessarily one that can be locked.

4. 4.A locking differential.

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Synonyms

• cabinet

Word family

• lock