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

Three Lions are led by the most lethal striker in the game Harry Kane. —Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 10 June 2026

Ramos aside, Portugal has not produced a striker capable of succeeding Ronaldo. —James Horncastle, New York Times, 10 June 2026

Heading that team is Thor-like striker Erling Haaland, a three-time Premier League scoring champion for Manchester City, who has more goals for club and country than Messi or Ronaldo had at the age of 25. —Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026

Joining Pulisic is a trio of strikers – Folarin Balogun, Ricardo Pepi and Haji Wright – all of whom had prolific scoring seasons in Europe last year. —Julian Cardillo, Boston Herald, 9 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