Definition of "footlocker" [foot•lock•er]

• A trunk for storing personal belongings, especially one kept at the foot of a bed, as in a barracks. (noun)

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• "On top of my footlocker was a worn-looking pair of leather work boots, and atop my neatly folded clothes, innocently enough, was a small New Testament Bible."
• "This will be the first time that a good chunk of the series will be released on DVD, and even though I was skeptical of what sounded like a boring "footlocker" package, I'm really impressed with the presentation … pre-order ($145, shipping included) and will be released on July 22nd."
• "That was the only time I ever saw my stepfather open the footlocker."