BOGO

noun

BO·​GO ˈbō-(ˌ)gō How to pronounce BOGO (audio)
plural BOGOs
US
: a sales promotion in which an item is offered free or at a reduced price when another item is purchased at full price
For those who want to save money at other grocery stores, keep an eye out for BOGOs.John Ewoldt
a BOGO sale

Examples of BOGO in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web From Friday, June 14 through Father's Day, any Baconator sandwich is eligible for the BOGO deal. Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 June 2024 Customers can also try Wendy’s newest menu items while snagging the BOGO meal at fast food spot: the Saucy Nuggs. Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 11 June 2024 Gold Star Chili: BOGO Ways Gold Star Chili customers can get a free three, four, or five-way with the purchase of any regular way on Monday. Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 8 Apr. 2024 Dog Haus offers National Burrito Day BOGO deal DogHaus is offering a buy-one, get-one burrito to Haus Rewards app members. Chris Sims, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Apr. 2024 However, the site is rife with BOGO and free seed deals that can substantially lower the average cost per seed. Anna Miller, Sacramento Bee, 26 Apr. 2024 Detroit Hours on 4/20: 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Deals include: Mambas 6 for $29 Pre-rolls BOGO 1.5g dispo BOGO 2g dispo 2 for $50 1g carts 15 for $100 Monroe County Mint Cannabis is selling tickets to enter a raffle to win Tigers tickets, an NFL draft package or a cruise getaway to Jamacia. Jalen Williams, Detroit Free Press, 16 Apr. 2024 Potbelly Get a free Original sandwich with the purchase of any Original or Big sized sandwich by using the promo code BOGO at Potbelly.com or through the Potbelly app. The Indianapolis Star, 15 Apr. 2024 Fans can then redeem the BOGO offer by ordering on the app and online at BK.com through April 15. Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 4 Apr. 2024

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Word History

Etymology

buy one get one

First Known Use

1983, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of BOGO was in 1983

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“BOGO.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/BOGO. Accessed 17 Jun. 2024.

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