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

Barcelona, already short on strikers, cannot renew him until September due to Financial Fair Play constraints, further complicating Flick's squad plans. — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026

Hurzeler finds himself in familiar territory, trying to compensate for the loss of his top striker to Chelsea for a second season in succession, following the sale of Brazilian Joao Pedro for £60million in July last year. — Andy Naylor, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Breza received a yellow card for his shove on the striker following the first-half goal in the match that ultimately ended 2-2. — Mark Harris Outkick, FOXNews.com, 3 Aug. 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