plural nirvanas
1
: the state of perfect happiness and peace in Buddhism where there is release from all forms of suffering
2
: a state or place of great happiness and peace
—usually singular
The island is a nirvana for divers.
Spending the afternoon at the museum was her idea of nirvana. [=paradise, heaven]
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“Nirvana.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/nirvana. Accessed 14 Apr. 2026.
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