Thesaurus results for LOCKERS

lockers

noun

plural of locker

as in bins

a covered rectangular container for storing or transporting things the enlisted man usually stored his uniform in his locker at the foot of his bed

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as in cupboards

a storage case typically having doors and shelves a down-at-the heels health club where most of the lockers look to be unusable

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Recent Examples of lockers Improvements will include a new energy-efficient white roof hosting a solar array, large glassy front windows, a community flex room, garden areas and new hold lockers and book drops, among other amenities. — Frederick Melo, Twin Cities, 16 Aug. 2026 Elementary and middle schoolers are asked to place them in their lockers. — Taylor O'Connor, Kansas City Star, 12 Aug. 2026 The players themselves said that their favorite part so far was the zero-gravity recliners at their lockers. — Ryan Kartje, Los Angeles Times, 10 Aug. 2026 An industry analyst said, however, that Jetstar was the first to charge for use of the overhead lockers. — ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026 Inside the latest post-loss clubhouse, multiple players sat at their lockers in silence, staring at their phones or blankly ahead. — Dennis Lin, New York Times, 21 July 2026 Be prepared, because safety deposit boxes are rare, and some hostels don’t even provide storage lockers. — Hayley Domin, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026 Gary officials asked families to remind students to either not bring the devices to school or keep them in lockers. — Post-Tribune, Chicago Tribune, 4 July 2026 That’s when Champion made thick cotton tops with hoods to help keep butchers warm in meat lockers and construction crews insulated during periods of cold outdoor labor. — Faran Krentcil, InStyle, 1 July 2026

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Noun

Stackable bins keep products grouped and prevent shelves from getting cluttered.

— Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 16 Aug. 2026
Aviation pro Andres Celis says large roller bags that don’t fit properly in overhead bins can create unnecessary headaches during boarding as crew members try to find a place for them.

— Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of bins

Noun

Upstairs, Funmilayo Erinfolami packs the last of her belongings into cardboard boxes.

— Windsor Johnston, NPR, 17 Aug. 2026
By way of thanks, the Swiss Football Association donated professional training equipment to the school, including Olympic lifting platforms, squat racks, medicine balls, resistance bands, agility hurdles and plyometric boxes.

— Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of boxes

Noun

But the city of Smyrna is trying to change that, turning some of those refrigerator-sized metal cabinets into colorful works of public art.

— Brian Unger, CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026
The best bar cabinets deliver just that—a dedicated and stylish space for hosting, experimenting, and, let’s face it, showing off.

— Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of cabinets

Noun

While these America First adherents preach populism, their closets are full of Dolce & Gabbana, Christian Louboutin, Dior, and plenty of other boldface European names.

— Robin Givhan, Vanity Fair, 19 Aug. 2026
Or perhaps your closets simply need to work harder for the people using them.

— Laura VanSickle, Charlotte Observer, 19 Aug. 2026

Definition of closets

Noun

The flourishes are eclectic and include octopus lamps, tiger scatter cushions, bird cage hangings, and vintage Louis Vuitton chests alongside bookshelves stacked with some interesting reading options.

— Megan Wilkes, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026
Three women lay passed out on the sidewalk, their chests slowly rising and falling, while fellow addicts stepped over them and dealers made sales.

— Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 30 July 2026

Definition of chests

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