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

They will be joined by special guests including Orlando City and USMNT Defender Alex Freeman and former Whitecaps striker Tosaint Rickets. —Michelle Kaufman, Miami Herald, 4 Dec. 2025

This is all with next summer in mind, rather than January, but the standout candidate as Barcelona’s next striker is Julian Alvarez. —Pol Ballús, New York Times, 3 Dec. 2025

Under veteran coach Diego Simeone, Atleti know how to stay organised and strike quickly on the counter; their recent striker form, including a brace from Alexander Sorloth, who gives them legit hope of breaking through. —Ben Verbrugge, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2025

The 29-year-old striker’s sliding finish went for SDFC’s first goal allowed in three matches. —Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 2 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