Nike

[ nahy-kee ]

noun

1. the ancient Greek goddess of victory.
2. one of a series of antiaircraft or antimissile missiles having two or three rocket stages.

Nike

/ ˈnaɪkiː /

noun

1. Greek myth the winged goddess of victory Roman counterpartVictoria

Word History and Origins

Origin of Nike¹

From the Greek word nī́kē victory, conquest

Word History and Origins

Origin of Nike¹

from Greek: victory

Example Sentences

He made his name with music videos and commercials, including a revered Nike spot, “Freestyle,” that deftly blends the rhythms of basketball and hip-hop.

From Los Angeles Times

But he was also holding shopping bags with new work clothes and a pair of Nike trainers for the summer.

From BBC

"I've been caught out multiple times when buying Nike trainers online."

From BBC

Almost immediately, Nike cut that footage of the shot into a commercial.

From Los Angeles Times

The Kenbassador also sports a pair of Nike high-tops, patterned pants, a gold watch and a black shirt that touts the James Family Foundation motto: “We Are Family.”

From Los Angeles Times