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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So Buddhists teach you that everyone has Buddha nature. Anna Tingley, Variety, 6 June 2025 Fast-casual spot Tokyo Kitchen opened in early May in the Steele Creek Commons shopping center that holds Food Lion, near Buddha’s Bazaar and Joe Momma’s Pizza & Grille. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 3 June 2025 On a recent trip to Thailand, our travel expert included all the classics, such as Wat Pho, the temple that houses the 45 meter reclining Buddha, but also made sure to include a bike trip to Bang Krachao (known as Bangkok’s Green Lung). Sherrie Nachman, Forbes.com, 1 June 2025 Beyond these rooms is a meditation space/guest room with an enormous Buddha. Caron Golden, San Diego Union-Tribune, 31 May 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 15 Jun. 2025.

Biographical Definition

Buddha

biographical name

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