noun
Nike
NEYE-kee
noun
1
In Greek mythology, the goddess who personified victory.
"Statues of Nike often show her with wings, as a symbol of triumph."
2
A brand of athletic shoes and sports gear, or an item made by that brand.
"He showed up to the game in a new pair of Nikes."
How to Use Nike
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the Greek goddess of victory or the well-known sportswear brand named after her.
Word Forms
Nikes plural
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek Nike, meaning "victory" — the same root the sportswear brand borrowed for its name.