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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Dubbed "the next Pele" by some, Freddy Adu was signed by Nike at 13, played Major League Soccer for D.C.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2026
That is potentially a fraught win for Asics and a quiet victory for Nike.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
Since taking the top job at Nike about two years ago, Chief Executive Elliott Hill has been working to pivot the company back to performance footwear, a more durable category than fad-prone lifestyle sneakers.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
No brand is safe from the risk of fads—not even the mighty Nike.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 24, 2026
Somewhere behind them, Nike yelled, ‘Try harder! That popcorn was not fatal!’
From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan
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