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footlocker

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • General-American: /ˈfʊʔ.laːkɚ/
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1

noun

Meaning 1

A long, rectangular trunk or similar container that lies flat on the floor, especially one used for personal belongings and kept at the foot of a bed, commonly used in barracks and dormitories.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

a trunk for storing personal possessions; usually kept at the foot of a bed (as in a barracks)

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: locker

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: trunk

History

Etymology

From foot + locker.

Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: arkku — a rectangular trunk
  • Finnish: sängynpäätyarkku — a rectangular trunk
  • French: cantine — a rectangular trunk
  • Russian: рундучо́к (rundučók) — a rectangular trunk
  • Spanish: baúl pequeño — a rectangular trunk
  • Spanish: cofre pequeño — a rectangular trunk