Nike

noun

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

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Nuriev, the creative behind Crosby Studios, which has sealed design projects for such varied brands as Jimmy Choo, Nike, Valentino, Baccarat, Augustinus Bader and Dover Street Market, is a rising figure on the global design scene for his furniture and immersive installations. Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 23 June 2026 Nordstrom is also offering deals on some of our favorite brands, including these Nike cargo pants. Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026 Nike — Shares gained 1% after the athleisure retailer announced that current chief financial officer Matthew Friend will step down . Lisa Kailai Han, CNBC, 23 June 2026 Lululemon named Nike veteran Heidi O’Neill its permanent CEO, with a September start date. Sydney Lake, Fortune, 3 June 2026 The department shared a photo of a suspect shirtless, wearing jeans, and a pair of black Nike sneakers. Colleen Cronin, Boston Herald, 3 June 2026 Curry signed with Nike for the first four seasons of his career before switching to Under Armour in 2013. Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026 The biggest sneaker free agent in basketball history didn't sign with Nike or Adidas. Alejandro Avila Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 June 2026 Holt looked like the best player in the class at the Nike Hoops Summit and had slightly better numbers than Stokes on that U19 team last summer. Cj Moore june 2, New York Times, 2 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 27 Jun. 2026.

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