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

Earlier this week, it was reported by SPORT and MD how Barca has decided on Julian Alvarez as the successor to aging striker Robert Lewandowski, whose contract expires on June 30. —Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 23 Jan. 2026

The flashpoint transpired in the 32nd minute between Villa and Newcastle United as referee Anthony Taylor adjudged the striker to have left his leg in on a sliding Schar. —Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2026

Mas provided updates on negotiations to acquire MLS Defender of the Year Tristan Blackmon from the Vancouver Whitecaps and Monterrey striker German Berterame. —Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2026

The announcement Friday came on a day that the Quakes unveiled a new deal for striker Chicho Arango, 30, whom San Jose acquired from Real Salt Lake last January. —Darren Sabedra, Mercury News, 9 Jan. 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