Nike

noun

Ni·​ke ˈnī-kē How to pronounce Nike (audio)
: the Greek goddess of victory

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Soon the likes of Nike followed, asking Chiro to create custom pieces. Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 16 June 2026 Stallone wears the showy boots featuring tassels and a Nike swoosh in the opening montage of the 1982 film. CBS News, 16 June 2026 Uno, a 31-year-old professional model from the Bronx, starred in a Nike advertisement directed by Josh Safdie that aired on TV during the first postgame commercial break. Hershal Pandya, Vulture, 16 June 2026 Some of the event’s stylish revellers incorporate vintage graphic tees featuring legendary salseros, cornflower blue basketball shorts, special-edition Nike sneakers, and Puerto Rican flags reimagined into any and every garment or accessory imaginable (Earrings! CNN Money, 15 June 2026 Which is to say, initially my reaction was that Nike was showing up late to a marketing trend that has already been embedded in culture. Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 15 June 2026 Odinga Nimako, a senior figure at Nike’s global football footwear team, told The Athletic that high demand for bolder colors led the company to go pink at the World Cup. David Betancourt, New York Times, 13 June 2026 Adult authentic National Team Soccer USA kits from Nike, by comparison, range from $85 to $175. Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 12 June 2026 Lululemon named Nike veteran Heidi O’Neill its permanent CEO, with a September start date. Sydney Lake, Fortune, 3 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

Greek Nikē

First Known Use

1846, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Nike was in 1846

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“Nike.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Nike. Accessed 21 Jun. 2026.

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