Definition

Noun: A secure, enclosed compartment, typically made of metal, designed for the safekeeping of personal belongings such as clothing, bags, or valuables. It is characterized by having a lock, often a built-in combination lock or a padlock hasp, to prevent unauthorized access.

Usage

This term refers to a fixed, individual unit for personal storage. It is commonly found in public or shared spaces. * You can rent a storage locker. * You can put your belongings in a storage locker. * You can lock or unlock a storage locker.

Examples

• "I rented a storage locker at the gym to keep my workout clothes and wallet safe while I exercise."
• "The airport provides storage lockers for travelers who wish to leave their luggage for a few hours."
• "All students are assigned a storage locker in the hallway for their books and coats."

Advanced Usage

• "Locker room": A room containing many storage lockers, typically in a gym, sports facility, or workplace.
  • After the game, the team returned to the locker room to change.
• The concept can be extended to very large, walk-in units, though these are more commonly called "storage units" or "locker units."

Variants and Related Words

• Locker (noun): A more general term that can be synonymous with "storage locker," especially in contexts like schools or gyms. It implies a storage compartment with a lock.
• Storage compartment (noun): A broader term for any enclosed space used for storage.
• Storage unit (noun): Often refers to a larger, room-sized rented space for storing furniture or many boxes.

Synonyms

• Locker
• Secure compartment
• Lockable cabinet

Antonyms

• Open shelf
• Unsecured bin

Related Phrases

• "Locker key" / "Locker combination": The means of securing and opening the locker.
  • Don't forget your locker combination.
• "Break into a locker": To force open a locker illegally.
  • Someone broke into his locker and stole his phone.

Noun

1. a storage compartment for clothes and valuables; usually it has a lock