Nike

American  

[nahy-kee] / ˈnaɪ ki /

noun

1. the ancient Greek goddess of victory.

2. one of a series of antiaircraft or antimissile missiles having two or three rocket stages.

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Nike British  

/ ˈnaɪkiː /

noun

1. Roman counterpart: Victoria.  Greek myth the winged goddess of victory

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Etymology

Origin of Nike

From the Greek word nī́kē victory, conquest

Example Sentences

But the company says it later struggled to compete with the street cred of brands such as Adidas and Nike.

From Barron's

As a college student in Portland, Ore., Ochuko Akpovbovbo knew she wanted to work for Adidas or Nike—not just because she loved sneakers, but to immerse herself in their corporate culture.

From The Wall Street Journal

The analysts pointed out while the strength of Nike’s turnaround is critical for the sector, it is not the only driver of the sector cycles.

From MarketWatch

Nike investors celebrated on New Year’s Eve, cheering another big investment from a top shareholder.

From The Wall Street Journal

Now, it is set to bring in as much as Coca-Cola and Nike—and the company plans to expand to more screens in 2026.

From The Wall Street Journal