Nike
Americannoun
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the ancient Greek goddess of victory.
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one of a series of antiaircraft or antimissile missiles having two or three rocket stages.
noun
Etymology
Origin of Nike
From the Greek word nī́kē victory, conquest
Example Sentences
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His $120 million earnings from PGA Tour purses pales in comparison to what he has made in endorsements — an estimated $2 billion, most notably from Nike.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026
Nike launched its World Cup home shirts with a Hollywood-worthy short film of star players including Virgil van Dijk, William Saliba and Cole Palmer modelling their kits with cargo trousers, jeans and trainers.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
Mr. Watamanuk notes the popularity of Kangol bucket hats, Nike Air Jordans worn off the court, Air Force 1 sneakers and tracksuits from Sergio Tacchini in the mid-’90s.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026
A long-term investor considering Nike might want to commit for at least three years, and there are some interesting numbers to back that play.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026
Her kicks are cute—Bazooka Joe Nike Dunks that I haven’t added to my collection.
From "The Hate U Give" by Angie Thomas
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