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

Finishing as the top goalscorer is a record to be admired, but not every Golden Boot winner has been the best striker on the planet. — Mark Carey, New York Times, 21 July 2026

The superstar striker, who scored two goals in the exhilarating match, was spotted the following night, all dressed up and ready to go. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026

England stars Harry Kane and Bellingham were also among the leading scorers, and 6-foot-5 Norwegian striker Erling Haaland introduced himself to the American public with some superb displays. — Mark Hodge, NBC news, 20 July 2026

An Iranian goal against Belgium was wiped away because the striker's butt was offside. — Jasmine Garsd, NPR, 20 July 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