mantra

noun

man·​tra ˈmän-trə 

 also  ˈman-,

 or  ˈmən-

: a mystical formula of invocation (see invocation sense 2) or incantation (as in Hinduism)

also : watchword sense 2

"diversity" has become our multicultural mantra

—Manning Marable

mantric

ˈmän-trik 

 also  ˈman-

 or  ˈmən-

adjective

Examples of mantra in a Sentence

a businessman whose mantra is “bigger is better”

Recent Examples on the Web

Houser repeated his mantra on being Sox trade bait. —Paul Sullivan, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2025

Nor does the smaller-is-better mantra apply to reasoning or agentic AI, the next big thing. —Karl Freund, Forbes.com, 8 July 2025

My mantra for the second half : Don’t get caught up in the noise around rate cuts. —Jim Cramer, CNBC, 1 July 2025

Her mantra includes repeating your name several times, being the brand and not just the owner. —Essence, 30 June 2025

Word History

Etymology

Sanskrit, sacred counsel, formula, from manyate he thinks; akin to Latin mens mind — more at mind

First Known Use

1795, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for mantra

• tantra