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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In April 2024, the brand celebrated their hockey-loving fans during the Stanley Cup playoffs by offering a BOGO deal to any customer wearing their hockey jersey. Escher Walcott, People.com, 29 Apr. 2025 In honor of the 2025 Stanley Cup playoffs, the restaurant is offering a BOGO meal deal on entree items to jersey-wearing customers who dine-in through the end of the business day. Amaris Encinas, USA Today, 22 Apr. 2025 Del Taco: From April 18–20, Del Taco is offering BOGO deals on its DEL’S REAL DEAL$ menu and free delivery on $20+ orders. Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes.com, 20 Apr. 2025 Potbelly: Use code BOGO to get a free Original sandwich with the purchase of another on April 15. Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025 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 3 May. 2025.

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