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

Led by captain Shuangshuang, striker Yulong and mentor Xu Feng, the players fuse martial arts technique with ball skills in their push for the title. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 14 Oct. 2026

In an attempt to lighten the mood around the club at the time, fans nicknamed their then journeyman striker Imre Varadi as ‘Imre Banana’ and have been bringing their inflatables ever since. — Ben Church, CNN Money, 14 Oct. 2026

Damiani added the go-ahead score in the 55th minute and an insurance goal in the 67th, giving the striker 11 netters this season. — ABC News, 14 Oct. 2026

At Balenciaga in Paris, French striker Hugo Ekitiké sat alongside Vogue’s Anna Wintour, while tennis stars Jannik Sinner and Aryna Sabalenka attended Gucci in Milan. — Amy Francombe, Vogue, 13 Oct. 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