Nike

noun

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

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Nike first made a limited run of 100 all-white Air Force 1 with black Roc-A-Fella branding in 1999 as promotional items. Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 29 June 2026 Recently, the group partnered with ARIH, OREO for limited-edition cookies, and Nike for exclusive merchandise, with promotions pre-taped around their busy tour schedule. Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 Nike’s price target was lowered to $47 from $52 at JPMorgan ahead of earnings Tuesday night. Jeff Marks, CNBC, 29 June 2026 Beginning in 2027, die Mannschaft will be outfitted by Adidas’ archrival, Nike. Sara Germano, Sportico.com, 29 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 2 Jul. 2026.

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