Nike

noun

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

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Martinez was last seen wearing a gray top and dark-colored sweats and was carrying a Nike galaxy backpack, according to the release. Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 12 May 2026 At the center of the campaign is a 30-second spot featuring NBA and WNBA stars Payton Pritchard, who is signed with Converse; Paolo Banchero, who works with Jordan Brand; and Nike athletes Chet Holmgren and Jewell Loyd. Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 12 May 2026 Wilson took its sister, the Nike A’Two, for a European tour this spring. Erin Vanderhoof, Vanity Fair, 12 May 2026 That stands in stark contrast to Nike, which has seen its business struggle in the region as Chinese consumers opt for local brands and move away from legacy incumbents. Gabrielle Fonrouge, CNBC, 12 May 2026 Nike women’s product line manager Alexsandra Del Real and senior technical design manager Michelle Kwak, who served as mentors, introduced an immersive brief to the students. Kaio Cesar, Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026 Nike’s recent results appear to show the turnaround taking longer than expected. Craig Melvin, NBC news, 11 May 2026 He was last seen wearing a black hoodie with a large white cross on the back, blue jeans and black shoes and carrying a white Nike bag. Katie Langford, Denver Post, 21 Feb. 2026 The Blueprint Nike has already shown us this strategy. Christopher Claxton, Billboard, 19 Feb. 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 16 May. 2026.

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