striker

noun

strik·​er ˈstrī-kər How to pronounce striker (audio)
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

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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 See All Example Sentences for striker

Word History

First Known Use

1581, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of striker was in 1581

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“Striker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/striker. Accessed 25 Jul. 2025.

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striker

noun
strik·​er ˈstrī-kər How to pronounce striker (audio)
: a worker on strike

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