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lockerA small compartment with a lock, typically used for storing personal belongings

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: A small compartment with a lock, typically used for storing personal belongings

Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈlɑːkər/

Example Sentences

  • My locker combination is so complicated that even I forget it sometimes.
  • The locker room smells like a mixture of sweat and determination.
  • She keeps her important documents in a bank locker.

locker

NOUN

[/ˈlɑːkər/]

A small compartment with a lock, typically used for storing personal belongings

a teenage student turns a combination dial on a tall metal compartment door. The student carefully enters the correct numbers while holding textbooks in their other arm. The metal door swings open to reveal personal belongings neatly stored inside including books, a jacket, and a water bottle. The student places their heavy textbooks inside and retrieves a lunch bag from the secure compartment. Other students walk past in the hallway, each heading toward their own similar metal storage units.  a small compartment with a lock used for storing personal belongings
💡 Concept

a teenage student turns a combination dial on a tall metal compartment door. The student carefully enters the correct numbers while holding textbooks in their other arm. The metal door swings open to reveal personal belongings neatly stored inside including books, a jacket, and a water bottle. The student places their heavy textbooks inside and retrieves a lunch bag from the secure compartment. Other students walk past in the hallway, each heading toward their own similar metal storage units. a small compartment with a lock used for storing personal belongings

The rocker finds his locker - what a shocker!
🎵 Rhyme

The rocker finds his locker - what a shocker!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ˈlɑːkər/
🇬🇧 UK/ˈlɒkər/

🌳Etymology

Rootlock
Suffix--er

🎵Rhyme

rockershockermocker
rocker
shocker
mocker

🔗Collocations

school locker
gym locker
locker room
locker key
storage locker
open a locker

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My locker combination is so complicated that even I forget it sometimes.

😄 Fun example

The locker room smells like a mixture of sweat and determination.

She keeps her important documents in a bank locker.

The airport locker saved me from carrying heavy luggage all day.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

compartmentcabinetcubbystorage unit

Antonyms

open spacedisplay case

Related

lockkeystoragesecuritycompartment

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