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

In 2022, the last summer when seemingly everyone wanted a striker, Manchester City signed Erling Haaland early in the window. —Harry De Cosemo, Forbes.com, 21 July 2025

One player who hasn’t been replaced is striker Milan Iloski, whose loan term from Danish sister club FC Nordsjælland was set to expire later this month. —Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 July 2025

The Crown announced on Tuesday that striker Patrick Agyemang had completed his transfer to Derby County FC. —Emma Moon, Charlotte Observer, 16 July 2025

Off the field, the club’s sky blue and white jerseys have become ubiquitous in cities globally, led by striker Erling Haaland’s popular No. 9. —Kurt Badenhausen, Sportico.com, 15 July 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