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

In-form strikers Since the start of 2026, four of La Liga’s most prolific goalscorers play for sides in the bottom six. —Thom Harris, New York Times, 21 Apr. 2026

When the full-time whistle blew at the Etihad Stadium in northern England on Sunday, the live broadcast quickly focused on a close-up of Manchester City striker Erling Haaland. —Ben Church, CNN Money, 20 Apr. 2026

The imposing striker is a consistent scorer for Premier League side Crystal Palace and has netted two goals in three appearances for Les Bleus. —ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026

The Guard arrested hundreds of strikers. —Robert Forrant, The Conversation, 20 Apr. 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