locker
|lock/er|
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🇺🇸
/ˈlɑːkər/
🇬🇧
/ˈlɒkə/
secure storage
Etymology
Etymology Information
'locker' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'loker,' where 'lock' meant 'to fasten or secure.'
Historical Evolution
'loker' transformed into the modern English word 'locker' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a place to store things securely,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a small, usually metal compartment with a lock, used for storing personal items.
She kept her gym clothes in the locker.
Synonyms
cabinetcompartment
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35