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

Eddie Howe did not play with a No 10 and so there are few natural second-striker figures within the player pool. — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

The Polish striker has been prolific across his career, including with Borussia Dortmund and an eight-year run with Bayern Munich. — Kyle Foley, The Orlando Sentinel, 18 Aug. 2026

At 6-2, his tall stature shouldn’t be mistaken for a target striker. — Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 18 Aug. 2026

During second half stoppage time, Angel City striker Sydney Leroux joined the match as a substitute. — Los Angeles Times, 17 Aug. 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