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

Ricardo Pepi is a 23-year-old striker for Dutch club PSV Eindhoven. —Kierra Frazier, CBS News, 26 May 2026

The Brazilian striker started as captain on Sunday, in what could be his final appearance for the club. —James McNicholas, New York Times, 25 May 2026

Team captain Lo LaBonta, super-striker Temwa Chawinga and forward Haley Hopkins provided the firepower for KC, and stellar defense sealed it. —Jeff Rosen, Kansas City Star, 24 May 2026

The veteran striker leads the team with eight goals, including a penalty kick in the 2-1 loss to the Revolution last weekend. —Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 22 May 2026

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