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

Among that remarkable haul were 16 from the formidable attacking threat that is Erling Haaland, the Manchester City striker. —Philip Buckingham, New York Times, 16 June 2026

Jordan lost striker Yazan Al-Naimat to a torn ACL last December. —Cam Inman, Mercury News, 16 June 2026

The 25-year-old is arguably the greatest striker on the planet and will hope to inspire Norway to some unprecedented success. —Ben Church, CNN Money, 16 June 2026

Lead striker Donyell Malen paced the Dutch attack with three shots on goal. —Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 June 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