Buddha

noun

Bud·​dha ˈbü-də  ˈbu̇- 

1

: a person who has attained Buddhahood

2

: a representation of Siddhārtha Gautama

Examples of Buddha in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Dj Buddha Hoy No Me Siento Bien – Alejandro Sanz & Grupo Frontera La Culpa – Kany García & Rawayana Ohnana – Kapo Ft. —Thania Garcia, Variety, 19 Aug. 2025

Their home seems designed to promote tranquility with its uncluttered rooms, comfy furniture and a wood-burning stove in the living room near a miniature statute of the Buddha. —John Blake, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2025

Beyond the urban sprawl, head to Lantau Island for misty trails and spiritual calm beneath the serene gaze of the Big Buddha. Mexico tells its tale in murals, soulful music, and memory. —Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025

Weekend beers: Funky Buddha Brewery in Oakland Park will try to flip the switch to fall on Friday with the seasonal release of cinnamon-y/marshmallow-y Sweet Potato Casserole ale in six-packs. —Ben Crandell, Sun Sentinel, 6 Aug. 2025

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

Rhymes for Buddha

• barracuda

Biographical Definition

Buddha

biographical name

see siddhārtha gautama