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

The striker is signed to a 2 1/2-year deal with two club options to follow. —Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 19 Feb. 2026

The 6ft 5in (196cm) 33-year-old striker is the attacking focal point Parkinson’s system needed. —Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 18 Feb. 2026

Although burly striker Pio Esposito equalized with an opportunist finish 10 minutes later, the home side picked off Inter with two goals in quick succession in the second half. —ABC News, 18 Feb. 2026

Atlanta United acquired free-agent striker Sergio Santos on Wednesday. —Doug Roberson, AJC.com, 18 Feb. 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