Definition

A person or thing that strikes, often used to refer to someone who plays a specific role in sports, especially in soccer, where they are responsible for scoring goals.

Example

The striker scored the winning goal in the last minute of the match.

Conversation

Did you see the game last night?

Yeah, the striker scored an amazing goal!

I know, right? He really knew how to position himself.

Exactly! He's definitely one of the best players this season.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Striker → It is formed from "strike" (from Old English "strican", meaning to touch or strike) and "-er" (meaning a person who). A striker is a person who strikes, typically in a sports context, such as soccer or hockey.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'strikes' the ball or puck — the '-er' indicates that this person is actively doing the striking.

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