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 announcement Friday came on a day that the Quakes unveiled a new deal for striker Chicho Arango, 30, whom San Jose acquired from Real Salt Lake last January. —Darren Sabedra, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 2026

More roster moves are coming over the next few weeks, especially at striker and midfield, as Summit FC continues to build out its offense. —Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 8 Jan. 2026

However, like the Phantasm 2, the width from the midfoot back to the heel was quite narrow, leading me to question whether the shoe would be stable enough for a rearfoot striker. —Cory Smith, Outside, 8 Jan. 2026

Is Mathys the same type, to start as a winger and end as a striker? —Elias Burke, New York Times, 7 Jan. 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