Definitions for Nike
ˈnaɪ kinike

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.5 / 4 votes

1. Nikenoun

   (Greek mythology) winged goddess of victory; identified with Roman Victoria

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1. Nikenoun

   The goddess of victory and triumph; Athena's companion.

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1. NIKE

   Nike, Inc. (stylized as NIKE) is an American multinational corporation that is engaged in the design, development, manufacturing, and worldwide marketing and sales of footwear, apparel, equipment, accessories, and services. The company is headquartered near Beaverton, Oregon, in the Portland metropolitan area. It is the world's largest supplier of athletic shoes and apparel and a major manufacturer of sports equipment, with revenue in excess of US$37.4 billion in its fiscal year 2020 (ending May 31, 2020). As of 2020, it employed 76,700 people worldwide. In 2020, the brand alone was valued in excess of $32 billion, making it the most valuable brand among sports businesses. Previously, in 2017, the Nike brand was valued at $29.6 billion. Nike ranked 89th in the 2018 Fortune 500 list of the largest United States corporations by total revenue.The company was founded on January 25, 1964, as "Blue Ribbon Sports", by Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight, and officially became Nike, Inc. on May 30, 1971. The company takes its name from Nike, the Greek goddess of victory. Nike markets its products under its own brand, as well as Nike Golf, Nike Pro, Nike+, Air Jordan, Nike Blazers, Air Force 1, Nike Dunk, Air Max, Foamposite, Nike Skateboarding, Nike CR7, and subsidiaries including Air Jordan and Converse. Nike also owned Bauer Hockey from 1995 to 2008, and previously owned Cole Haan, Umbro, and Hurley International. In addition to manufacturing sportswear and equipment, the company operates retail stores under the Niketown name. Nike sponsors many high-profile athletes and sports teams around the world, with the highly recognized trademarks of "Just Do It" and the Swoosh logo.

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1. NIKE

   Nike is a multinational corporation that designs, develops, manufactures, and markets athletic footwear, apparel, equipment, accessories, and services. It is one of the world's largest suppliers of athletic shoes and apparel, as well as a manufacturer of sports equipment and accessories. Nike is well-known for its innovation, quality, and iconic branding, and its products are primarily targeted towards athletes and sports enthusiasts.

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1. Nike

   In Greek mythology, Nike was a goddess who personified victory, also known as the Winged Goddess of Victory. The Roman equivalent was Victoria. Depending upon the time of various myths, she was described as the daughter of Pallas and Styx, and the sister of Kratos, Bia, and Zelus. Nike and her siblings were close companions of Zeus, the dominant deity of the Greek pantheon. According to classical myth, Styx brought them to Zeus when the god was assembling allies for the Titan War against the older deities. Nike assumed the role of the divine charioteer, a role in which she often is portrayed in Classical Greek art. Nike flew around battlefields rewarding the victors with glory and fame. Nike is seen with wings in most statues and paintings. Most other winged deities in the Greek pantheon had shed their wings by Classical times. Nike is the goddess of strength, speed, and victory. Nike was a very close acquaintance of Athena, and is thought to have stood in Athena's outstretched hand in the statue of Athena located in the Parthenon. Nike is one of the most commonly portrayed figures on Greek coins.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:3.0 / 1 vote

1. Nike

   nī′kē, n. the goddess of victory. [Gr.]

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1. NIKE

   N= New I= Idea K=Keeps E= Elevation

   New idea keeps elevation

   
   

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1. NIKE

   What does NIKE stand for? -- Explore the various meanings for the NIKE acronym on the Abbreviations.com website.

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1. • Greek Deity
   • Greek Mythology

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Anagrams for Nike »

1. Enki

2. kine

How to pronounce Nike?

1. Alex

   US English

   David

   US English

   Mark

   US English

   Daniel

   British

   Libby

   British

   Mia

   British

   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   Natasha

   Australian

   Veena

   Indian

   Priya

   Indian

   Neerja

   Indian

   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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How to say Nike in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Nike in Chaldean Numerology is: 4

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Nike in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of Nike in a Sentence

1. Elliot Hill:

   We've had three of the four teams make the semi-finals and then two of our teams made the finals, which is a first time for Nike, we've been in the game of football for over 20 years, and it's the first time that we've had an all-Nike final with both teams wearing Nike.

2. Jim Sisco:

   John's experience at eBay and PayPal illustrate that Nike's focus is on increasing profits by integrating digital marketing and other technologies into their operations. Improving their corporate culture is an afterthought, which only comes up when an incident like the Salazar crisis occurs... John was brought in to help Nike thrive in this new environment, which shows no signs of slowing.

3. Nike Inc:

   The charging documents unsealed yesterday in Brooklyn do not allege that Nike engaged in criminal conduct, there is no allegation in the charging documents that any Nike employee was aware of or knowingly participated in any bribery or kickback scheme.

4. Allyson Stewart-Allen:

   Global brands will seek her endorsement — alongside her current sponsors Nike( NKE) and Wilson — given her appeal as a Canadian, Romanian, Chinese, British citizen of the world. Expect the bidding war to start today.

5. Peter LaMotte:

   While there will always be those who remember Nike for the child labor issues, the vast majority of the American public will associate them more with Air Jordans.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Nike
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Nike
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nike
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Nike
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=Nike
7. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=Nike