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 man in 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

As a rival striker bore down on his team’s goal, Guardiola — crouching on his haunches on the sideline — lost his balance and toppled over onto his back. —Tariq Panja, New York Times, 17 May 2024

The 37-year-old striker, who helped France to a World Cup title in 2018, was photographed Monday wearing an LAFC scarf, with a team jersey and cap on the table in front of him. —Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 13 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1581, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing striker

• dolphin striker

Kids Definition

striker

noun

strik·​er ˈstrī-kər 

: a worker on strike