nike

n. a popular brand of athletic shoes and sports clothing.

n. a global corporation that designs and manufactures athletic footwear, apparel, and equipment.

“He bought a new pair of Nikes for his marathon training.”

“The athlete signed a multi-year endorsement deal with Nike, ensuring his image would be central to their upcoming global marketing campaign.”

n. the ancient Greek goddess of victory.

n. the personification of victory in Greek mythology, often depicted as a winged figure.

“The statue of Nike at the museum was missing its head and arms.”

“In classical art, Nike is frequently portrayed alongside Athena, symbolising the triumphant outcome of a righteous struggle.”

Literary

n. a large rock in space that orbits the sun between Mars and Jupiter.

n. a main-belt asteroid discovered in 1891, named after the Greek goddess of victory.

“Astronomers used a telescope to track the movement of Nike through the sky.”

“The orbital characteristics of 307 Nike were first calculated shortly after its discovery in the late nineteenth century.”

Technical