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

Examples of Buddha in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Built in the late 1940s, the property’s design is centered around a three-tiered temple, dedicated to the Buddha Maitriya, Buddha Shakyamuni and the patron saint of Bhutan Guru Rimpoche respectively. Judy Koutsky, Forbes, 16 Feb. 2024 The song is produced by Eliot El Mago D Oz and DJ Buddha. Isabela Raygoza, Billboard, 16 Feb. 2024 The piece, purchased from a Madison Avenue gallerist, features a large Buddha surrounded by intricate vignettes depicting his life, in unalloyed copper with traces of gilding. Gary Baum, The Hollywood Reporter, 15 Feb. 2024 Afterall, this floating ice shelf is comprised of snow that dropped before the rise and fall of Rome, before Jesus or the Buddha were born, before the invention of the alphabet. Krista Stevens, Longreads, 7 Feb. 2024 On display – in two permanent galleries – are Indian religious sculpture, a Thai head of Buddha, Japanese tea bowls, Chinese earthenware pots from 500 B.C. and Japanese scrolls. Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 Hallandale Beach 111 South Surf Rd., Hallandale Beach Tap 42 Enjoy Tap 42’s famous $20 bottomless brunch during Memorial Day Weekend, including bottomless mimosas, Bloody Marys,and Funky Buddha Floridian beer. Amanda Mesa, Miami Herald, 30 Jan. 2024 Chefs will also be serving Buddha’s Delight, a traditional meal that cleanses the soul and spirit. Emma Hall, Sacramento Bee, 29 Jan. 2024 My first was in my own community Feb. 9, 2023 To honor the victims, officials also held a candlelit vigil at Monterey Park City Hall, where surviving family members chanted the sutras — words of the Buddha — to bring peace and harmony and heaven. Summer Lin, Los Angeles Times, 22 Jan. 2024

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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 19 Mar. 2024.

Biographical Definition

Buddha

biographical name

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