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locker

[ lok-er ]

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noun

a chest, drawer, compartment, closet, or the like, that may be locked, especially one at a gymnasium, school, etc. for storage and safekeeping of clothing and valuables.
Nautical. a chest or compartment in which to stow things.
a refrigerated compartment, as in a locker plant, that may be rented for storing frozen foods.
a person or thing that locks.
Digital Technology. music locker.

locker

/ ˈlɒkə /

1. a small compartment or drawer that may be locked, as one of several in a gymnasium, etc, for clothes and valuables
2. ( as modifier )
  a locker room
a person or thing that locks
a refrigerated compartment for keeping frozen foods, esp one rented in an establishment

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Origin of locker¹

First recorded in 1375–1425, locker is from the late Middle English word loker. See lock ¹, -er ¹

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“Those guys in the locker room are not soft,” Dailey continued.

Trainers called for the injury cart, and Molden was wearing a walking boot in the locker room.

Close said she wasn’t aware that she was on the brink of the milestone, her players surprising her with a confetti shower in the locker room.

There’s no one remaining in that Chargers locker room from that era.

Before escaping the cold and wet afternoon and ducking into the locker room, Herbert made one final play for that loyal fan base.

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