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

There is the obvious factor of on-pitch connections needing time to form after Liverpool spent more on transfer fees this summer than in the previous four windows combined, acquiring two new full-backs, an attacking midfielder and two strikers. —Liam Tharme, New York Times, 12 Dec. 2025

Memphis Depay, Netherlands striker Depay has scored the most goals of anyone to wear the famous Orange shirt of the Netherlands. —Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 7 Dec. 2025

Peter Musa, a striker for FC Dallas, could be on the pitch for Croatia in this matchup. —Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Dec. 2025

Norway boast the talents of hulking striker Erling Haaland, and carry momentum after going 8-0-0 in World Cup qualification. —Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 5 Dec. 2025

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