striker

noun

strik·​er ˈstrī-kər 

1

: one that strikes: such as

a

: a player in any of several games who is striking or attempting to strike a ball

b

: the hammer of the striking mechanism of a clock or watch

c

: a blacksmith's helper who swings the sledgehammer

d

: a worker on strike

2

: a junior enlisted member of the U.S. Navy who has declared an occupational specialty

3

: a forward in soccer

Examples of striker in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Their absence leaves winger Liel Abada and striker Idan Toklomati to shoulder the attacking load. —Colin Cerniglia, Charlotte Observer, 27 Oct. 2025

The unfortunate striker Serginho was often blamed for their inability to win the tournament, but the real problem was the defence. —Michael Cox, New York Times, 26 Oct. 2025

The striker had won multiple state championships as a youth player and played for three different teams since becoming a professional, including the Fluminense Esporte Clube do Piauí, Associacao Atlética de Altos and Piauí Esporte Clube. —Sean Neumann, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025

Manager Ronny Deila will lean heavily on captain Hans Vanaken and striker Andreas Skov Olsen to create chances on the counterattack. —Kilty Cleary, MSNBC Newsweek, 22 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1581, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing striker

• dolphin striker

Rhymes for striker

• biker
• hiker
• duiker
• hitchhiker

Kids Definition

striker

noun

strik·​er ˈstrī-kər 

: a worker on strike