Nike
/ˈnaɪkiː/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: Nikes
Meaning · English
An athletic shoe or other piece of athletic gear produced or licensed by athletic brand Nike.
Noun
Examples
One day Billy Madlock wore two different spikes, a Nike on his left foot for something like fifteen thousand dollars and an Adidas on his right foot for ten thousand.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “Nike” mean?
An athletic shoe or other piece of athletic gear produced or licensed by athletic brand Nike.
Is “Nike” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.