Nike

noun

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

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Separately, Nike apologized this week for ad copy at the race that many thought was exclusionary. Scott Soshnick, Sportico.com, 21 Apr. 2026 This one from Nike goes straight to the top. Zach Dean Outkick, FOXNews.com, 20 Apr. 2026 Stokes on April 11 scored 15 points on 6-of-11 shooting while playing 25 minutes in Team USA’s 102-100 overtime victory over the World Team at the Nike Hoops Summit in Portland, Oregon. Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 18 Apr. 2026 Nike engineered the globular Air units to be flexible and low to the ground. Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 17 Apr. 2026 Nike has until July 13 to appeal the decision. Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2026 Nike — The sneakers manufacturer's stock advanced more than 3% after the disclosure of key insider buying. Davis Giangiulio,darla Mercado, Cfp®, CNBC, 15 Apr. 2026 Sokolowski said Nike's marketing tells epic performance stories, inspiring consumers to try new challenges, while staying true to the voices of athletes. Hannarose McGuinness, USA Today, 15 Apr. 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

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 26 Apr. 2026.

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