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

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The offer is not available for in-restaurant purchases or through third-party sales channels, Chipotle told USA TODAY, and the BOGO will expire on June 30, 2026. Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 1 May 2026 The release noted that this is not the first time Albertsons faced deceptive pricing allegations tied to BOGO promotions in the Pacific Northwest. Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 30 Apr. 2026 Subway Subway is offering a buy-one, get-one (BOGO) deal on select footlong sandwiches through its app and online ordering platform through April 28, according to the company’s website. Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 12 Apr. 2026 On April 1, Subway has a BOGO deal, with a free footlong sandwich with the purchase of another, valid through April 28. Jordan Green, Memphis Commercial Appeal, 1 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for BOGO

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 7 May. 2026.

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