English · Word Candidate

locker

/ˈlɒk.ə(ɹ)/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: lockers

Sense 1

Meaning · English

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.

Noun

Examples

The student placed her books in her locker when she arrived at school.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A lockable cubicle.

Noun

Examples

She was afraid to come out of the locker.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “locker” mean?

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.

Is “locker” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.