noun

Stryker

Stryker (noun) means a heavily padded wheeled hospital gurney, often with distinctive coloured legs. Example: “Paramedics wheeled the patient in on a Stryker.”

noun

A heavily padded wheeled hospital gurney, often with distinctive coloured legs.

"Paramedics wheeled the patient in on a Stryker."

An eight-wheeled armoured combat vehicle used by the U.S. Army.

"The convoy of Strykers rolled through the checkpoint."

How to use Stryker

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishDepending on context, either a hospital gurney brand or a type of U.S. Army armoured vehicle.

Word forms

Strykers plural, Strykers plural

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Etymology

The gurney name comes from the Stryker Corporation, founded by Homer Stryker. The military vehicle is named in honour of two American soldiers, Stuart Stryker and Robert Stryker, both Medal of Honor recipients.

Rhymes for Stryker

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Frequently asked questions

What does “Stryker” mean?

The word “Stryker” means a heavily padded wheeled hospital gurney, often with distinctive coloured legs. In plain terms, depending on context, either a hospital gurney brand or a type of U.S. Army armoured vehicle.

How do you use “Stryker” in a sentence?

Here is “Stryker” used in a sentence: “Paramedics wheeled the patient in on a Stryker.”

What part of speech is “Stryker”?

“Stryker” is a noun.

How many meanings does “Stryker” have?

“Stryker” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a heavily padded wheeled hospital gurney, often with distinctive coloured legs.