noun
footlocker
FUU-lak
noun
1
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.
Word Forms
footlockers plural
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Etymology
From foot + locker, describing where it sits — at the foot of the bed.