Stupa

Pronunciation: /ˈstuːpə/

Definitions of stupa

noun a mound-like structure containing Buddhist relics or used for meditation

Example Sentences

A1 A stupa is a type of Buddhist monument.

A2 In some Asian countries, people visit stupas to pray and meditate.

B1 The ancient stupa was built to enshrine sacred relics.

B2 The stupa's architecture is a symbol of enlightenment and spiritual awakening.

C1 Scholars study the historical significance of stupas in Buddhist culture.

C2 Visitors marvel at the intricate carvings and designs on the stupa's exterior.

Examples of stupa in a Sentence

formal The ancient stupa was a symbol of enlightenment and peace in the Buddhist tradition.

informal We should visit that stupa over there, it looks really cool.

slang Check out that big stupa, it's awesome!

figurative Her mind was like a stupa, filled with ancient wisdom and tranquility.

Grammatical Forms of stupa

• past tense: stupas
• plural: stupas
• comparative: more stupa
• superlative: most stupa
• present tense: stupa
• future tense: will stupa
• perfect tense: have stupa
• continuous tense: is stupaing
• singular: stupa
• positive degree: stupa
• infinitive: to stupa
• gerund: stupaing
• participle: stupaed

Origin and Evolution of stupa

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Sanskrit

Story behind the word: The word 'stupa' originates from Sanskrit, a classical language of India.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in ancient India to refer to a mound-like structure containing Buddhist relics or used as a place of meditation, the term 'stupa' has since been adopted in various cultures and languages to describe similar structures or monuments with spiritual significance.