noun
attacker
uh-TAK
noun
1
A person who attacks someone or something.
"Police are still searching for the attacker."
2
In soccer and similar sports, a player positioned to score goals.
"The team's star attacker scored twice in the final."
How to Use Attacker
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who attacks — whether in a violent incident or as an offensive player in sport.
Common pairings
lone attacker
star attacker
identify the attacker
Word Forms
attackers plural
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Flow — saved to your collection.
Test yourself on “attacker”
A quick quiz — meaning, synonyms & usage
→
Fill the Gap
Can you complete this real example?
Police are still searching for the _____.