In sports & fitness, locker room means: A room at a gym, pool or stadium where people change clothes, shower and keep their things in lockers.
In Turkish: soyunma odası
How it is used
Common in American English; British English usually says changing room. In team sports the locker room is also the team's private space, and "the locker room" can refer to team spirit and the relationships between players.
Example sentences
The locker rooms are downstairs, next to the pool.
The coach gave a short speech in the locker room before the final.
Common collocations
in the locker room
locker room atmosphere
women's locker room
lose the locker room
Related terms
gymA building or room with equipment for physical exercise, such as weights, machines and treadmills; also called a fitness centre or health club.
pep talkA short, encouraging speech given to make people feel more confident and motivated, especially before or during a game.
teammateA person who plays or competes in the same team as you, sharing training, matches and the team's results.
captainThe player chosen to lead a team on the field, who often speaks to the referee, takes part in the coin toss and motivates teammates.
