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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Feed an animal: Laughing Buddha Nursery in Metairie collects pumpkins to feed the animals at Local Cooling Farms, staffer Hunter Rust tells Axios. Carlie Kollath Wells, Axios, 1 Nov. 2024 Superheroes Spiderman and Batman, as well as a man who donned a yellow robe with a beaded necklace in the image of the Buddha, were all escorted away by police, according to online videos. Chris Lau, CNN, 29 Oct. 2024 In another video, a man who dressed up as a Buddha was taken away by two police officers near the same location. Jennifer Jett, NBC News, 28 Oct. 2024 More:Low-calorie lentil stew is ready after just minutes in a high-pressure cooker The concept of Buddha bowls may have originated from the idea that Buddha accepted food offerings placed in his large bowl. Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 26 Oct. 2024 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 8 Dec. 2024.

Biographical Definition

Buddha

biographical name

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