Nike

noun

Ni·​ke ˈnī-kē 

: the Greek goddess of victory

Examples of Nike in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Nike has never before given the Air Max 2001 Air Ecstasy a retro release before, but leaks from earlier this summer indicate the shoe will get a wider revival through in-line drops. — Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 24 Aug. 2026

The success unfolding at Target, Starbucks, and Nike shows that wisdom, humility, hard work, and imagination can payoff when the boards are patient. — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2026

The matte black paint that covers the exterior of the building, once a Nike office complex, does not give off a cozy vibe, either. — Tamerra Griffin, New York Times, 22 Aug. 2026

While China was once Nike’s fastest-growing region, shoppers are increasingly turning to domestic brands over international ones, while Nike is attempting to overhaul its distribution model in the country. — Laya Neelakandan, CNBC, 21 Aug. 2026

But Gilbert is not about to pass on one of the biggest trends in her industry, especially with companies like Nike taking an interest now. — Kansas City Star, 21 Aug. 2026

Major partnerships with brands like Nike, Brooks, and Arc'teryx have fueled this growth, particularly in the US and China. — Tim Newcomb, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Nike received plenty of backlash, including videos of customers burning products or cutting the swooshes off their socks. — Dan Zaksheske Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Greek Nikē

First Known Use

1846, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Nike

• psyche
• spiky