striker
7 synonyms for striker, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — In football (soccer), an attacking player positioned to score goals.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use striker
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
star striker
lone striker
strikers on the picket line
Etymology
From strike plus the agent suffix -er, meaning "one who strikes."
Full origin of striker →Frequently asked questions
What does “striker” mean?
The word “striker” means in football (soccer), an attacking player positioned to score goals. In plain terms, most often, the forward player whose job is to score goals in football — or, more generally, someone or something that strikes.
How do you pronounce “striker”?
“Striker” is pronounced STRYK (/ˈstɹaɪkɚ/ in IPA).
How do you use “striker” in a sentence?
Here is “striker” used in a sentence: “The striker slotted the ball past the goalkeeper in the final minute.”
What part of speech is “striker”?
“Striker” is a noun.
Is “striker” a common word?
“Striker” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “striker” have?
“Striker” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in football (soccer), an attacking player positioned to score goals.
What is the difference between a striker and a forward in football?
A striker is a type of forward positioned centrally and tasked primarily with scoring goals. "Forward" is the broader category that also includes wingers. Every striker is a forward, but not every forward is a striker.
What is the difference between a striker and a midfielder?
A striker plays at the front of the team with the main job of scoring goals, while a midfielder plays in the central area, linking defense and attack and creating chances. Strikers finish moves, whereas midfielders build them.
Who is called a striker in a labor dispute?
In a labor dispute, a striker is a worker who is taking part in a strike, withholding their labor as a form of protest. The term applies for the duration of the industrial action.
What is the striker in a firearm?
In a firearm, the striker is the part designed to hit the primer and fire the round, serving a similar role to a hammer in other mechanisms. It is a small internal component of the firing mechanism.
