stupa

noun

stu·​pa ˈstü-pə 

: a usually dome-shaped structure (such as a mound) serving as a Buddhist shrine

Illustration of stupa

Examples of stupa in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

With his teacher’s blessing, the plan for the $200-million Dhammacetiya project was born — 840 stupas bearing Buddha’s teachings in 10 languages, built to last 4,000 years. — Deepa Bharath, Fortune, 17 July 2026

The central stupa also houses various sacred relics, including tooth relics of the Buddha obtained from Sri Lanka. — Ethan Teekah, Encyclopedia Britannica, 1 May 2026

There are stupas to marvel at, prayer wheels to turn, and a cafe and a bookshop to enjoy. — David Farley, New York Times, 16 Apr. 2026

These are the Durbar Squares of Hanuman Dhoka (Kathmandu), Patan and Bhaktapur; the Buddhist stupas of Swayambhu and Bauddhanath; and the Hindu temples of Pashupati and Changu Narayan, according to UNESCO. — Ashley J. Dimella, FOXNews.com, 8 Apr. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Sanskrit stūpa

First Known Use

1841, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for stupa

• pupa