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

Even Guardiola was impressed by Haaland’s movement when the Norway striker first joined City. —Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 24 Dec. 2025

Sala and a pilot were traveling from France to Wales after Welsh club Cardiff City had agreed to sign the striker from French side Nantes. —Ben Church, CNN Money, 19 Dec. 2025

Memphis Depay, Netherlands striker Depay has scored the most goals of anyone to wear the famous Orange shirt of the Netherlands. —Daniel Sperry, Kansas City Star, 7 Dec. 2025

Peter Musa, a striker for FC Dallas, could be on the pitch for Croatia in this matchup. —Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 6 Dec. 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