Buddha

noun

Bud·​dha ˈbü-də How to pronounce Buddha (audio) ˈbu̇- How to pronounce Buddha (audio)
1
: a person who has attained Buddhahood
2
: a representation of Siddhārtha Gautama

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The photo-ready tiered pagoda-style Buddha Tooth Relic Temple is a museum and active holy site. Nicole Trilivas, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025 Miso chicken Buddha bowl Try this delicious miso chicken Buddha bowl to add a healthy meal to your rotation. Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 7 Apr. 2025 Near the end of the third season finale, Lochlan Ratliff (Sam Nivola) almost meets his maker (Buddha? Bethy Squires, Vulture, 7 Apr. 2025 Each day brought a slow and steady rhythm—moving from meditating to chanting to studying the Dharma (the teachings of the Buddha) to completing chores. Christina Fang, Travel + Leisure, 6 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for Buddha

Word History

Etymology

Sanskrit, enlightened; akin to Sanskrit bodhi enlightenment — more at bid entry 1

First Known Use

1681, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of Buddha was in 1681

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“Buddha.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Buddha. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.

Biographical Definition

Buddha

biographical name

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