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 man in 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

Vitor Pereira’s side have generated a good proportion of shots inside the box at 70 per cent, but no player has attempted more than wide attacker Rodrigo Gomes (seven, level with their striker Jorgen Strand Larsen), who has featured for just 166 minutes. —Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 2 Oct. 2025

In a sport where many define themselves as strikers, grapplers, or submission specialists, Ukah refuses to be confined to any one category. —Sindiswa Mabunda, Forbes.com, 18 Sep. 2025

Without his only natural forward, Ramsay troubleshooted with Robin Lod moving from attacking mid to striker, while Joseph Rosales subbed into a midfield spot. —Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 18 Sep. 2025

The Rapids have been built for speed on the flanks, and even their strikers — Rafael Navarro and Darren Yapi — have some pace to them. —Braidon Nourse, Denver Post, 14 Sep. 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