BOGO

noun

BO·​GO ˈbō-(ˌ)gō 

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

This month, the brand has released thousands of discounts and BOGO offers across a wide range of artist supplies. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Aug. 2026

There are only two days left before the BOGO bargains wrap up at Abercrombie. — Camila Quimper, Footwear News, 24 July 2026

On July 26, the chain is offering a BOGO Free Single Scoop offer for Rewards members. — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 18 July 2026

That $54,380 made for a profitable shopping trip, even without BOGO buys. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 15 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

buy one get one

First Known Use

1983, in the meaning defined above