storage locker
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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
- a storage compartment for clothes and valuables; usually it has a lock