noun
footlocker
FUU-lak
Footlocker (noun) means a sturdy rectangular trunk kept at the foot of a bed for storing personal belongings, often used in military barracks or dormitories. Example: “He kept his letters and photos locked away in his old army footlocker.”
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A sturdy rectangular trunk kept at the foot of a bed for storing personal belongings, often used in military barracks or dormitories.
"He kept his letters and photos locked away in his old army footlocker."
How to use footlocker
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA flat storage trunk kept at the end of a bed, common in barracks and dorms.
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- footlockers
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Etymology
From foot + locker, describing where it sits — at the foot of the bed.
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What does “footlocker” mean?
The word “footlocker” means a sturdy rectangular trunk kept at the foot of a bed for storing personal belongings, often used in military barracks or dormitories. In plain terms, a flat storage trunk kept at the end of a bed, common in barracks and dorms.
How do you pronounce “footlocker”?
“Footlocker” is pronounced FUU-lak (/ˈfʊʔ.laːkɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “footlocker” in a sentence?
Here is “footlocker” used in a sentence: “He kept his letters and photos locked away in his old army footlocker.”
What part of speech is “footlocker”?
“Footlocker” is a noun.
