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

Ally Sentnor will likely be the Current’s striker. —Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 12 Mar. 2026

Otero was convicted of second-degree robbery as a second striker, with sentencing enhancements for violating the street gang act, use of a firearm and a prior felony conviction of a serious offense. —Tim Fang, CBS News, 10 Mar. 2026

Cruzeiro striker Kaio Jorge set the wind-up-merchant ball rolling in the 60th minute, celebrating the evening’s only goal by mocking Atletico’s mascot with a cockerel celebration. —Phil Hay, New York Times, 10 Mar. 2026

Some the game’s preeminent ball strikers have failed to keep pace with Berger. —Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Mar. 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