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 weekend before, there will specials aplenty, Alarcon-Frohman promises, such as BOGO admissions and discount codes. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026 Chipotle is handing out several buy one, get one (BOGO) deals in honor of the season. — Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2026 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 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 5 Oct. 2026.

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