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

Many supporters are notably frustrated that the club failed to bring in a top-class striker in January to help cover for injuries to several of Arsenal’s attacking options. —Ben Church, CNN, 10 Mar. 2025

The Albany Times Union reported Thursday that the state was offering to renegotiate its contract with the union that represents corrections officers, including a review of the HALT Act, which limits the use of solitary confinement and has been a target of the strikers. —Graham Rayman, New York Daily News, 6 Mar. 2025

Palmer’s demanding layouts rewards precise ball strikers such as the 34-year-old Englishman. —Edgar Thompson, Orlando Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2025

Shoutout to young striker Jacen Russell-Rowe for scoring in back-to-back games. —Andrew King, Axios, 4 Mar. 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