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Definition of footlocker

footlocker

/ˈfʊtˌlɑː.kɚ/
foot · lock · er
Plural:footlockers
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footlocker Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

North American A small, sturdy trunk for storing personal belongings, traditionally kept at the foot of a bed or bunk in a dormitory, summer camp, or barracks.

Example

"Before leaving for summer camp, she neatly packed her extra clothes and books into a metal footlocker."

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• Nearby Words

footless
footlights
footlike
footlocker
footlong
footloose
footman

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in late 19th-century American English as a compound of 'foot' and 'locker', originally referring to a compact trunk designed to be placed at the foot of a military bunk or cot.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Footlocker. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/footlocker
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