coin locker

Rented storage compartment

A coin locker is a small storage compartment, typically in a public place like a train station or airport, that can be rented by inserting coins.

You store luggage or belongings, lock it, and keep the key until you return: I left my bag in a coin locker at the station.

Especially common in Japan, where they're ubiquitous in transit hubs.

Related

key · deposit · rental · suitcase · train · baggage · personal items · compartment · metal · door · token · retrieve · pick up · lost and found · temporary · short term · traveler · subway

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Opposites
security level and permanence

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Rented secure bank compartment

bank vault · safety deposit box · safety deposit · vault · strongbox

accessibility and location

coin lockercarry-on bag

Luggage stored overhead

backpack · checked baggage · pocket · handbag

storage philosophy

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Unenclosed horizontal storage surfaces

display case · exhibition space · coat check · valet service

Family

coin, locker, coins, coined, coining, coinage, lock, locks, locked

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G