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

Tau is an aggressive striker who employs a lot of pressure. —Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 16 Sep. 2024

Among the contributors are several members of the winning Argentina team, including coach Lionel Scaloni, goalkeeper and Golden Glove winner Emi Martinez, striker Julian Alvarez and the player who took the winning penalty in the final, Gonzalo Montiel. —Alex Ritman, Variety, 10 Sep. 2024

Several Argentinians, including coach Lionel Scaloni, goalkeeper and Golden Glove winner Emi Martinez, striker Julian Alvarez and Gonzalo Montiel, who took the winning penalty in the final, will contribute, along with other major coaches and players. —Jesse Whittock, Deadline, 10 Sep. 2024

The prolific striker had the opportunity to sign off in style earlier in the match, but saw her penalty in the 10th minute saved by the goalkeeper. —Ben Church, CNN, 9 Sep. 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