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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Village of Om Plant Kitchen opened in December as Sacramento’s first fully vegan sushi restaurant offering rolls, nigiri and pan-Asian cuisine, just steps away from Buddha Belly at 1915 S St. in the Newton Booth neighborhood of midtown. Irene Milanez, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2025 Though founded on the spiritual teachings of Buddha, like any other religion, the practices of Buddhism can vary throughout the world. Lauren Costantino updated July 3, Miami Herald, 3 July 2025 The event was also attended by journalists from around the world and long-time supporters including Hollywood star Richard Gere, who sat in the audience in a hall that had ornate paintings of the Buddha and photographs of the Dalai Lama on the walls. Krishna N. Das, USA Today, 3 July 2025 Gershman comes from Buddha Jones, ABC and Disney Entertainment with deep knowledge around the convergence of streaming and broadcast TV. Matt Donnelly, Variety, 1 July 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 22 Jul. 2025.

Biographical Definition

Buddha

biographical name

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