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

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When is Chipotle offering BOGO free? Katie Wiseman, IndyStar, 13 Mar. 2026 Some prefer to buy their treats at the grocery store ahead of time (hello Publix BOGO’s), while others prefer to pick them up en route to their destination. Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2026 And, of course, some pointed out that every Thursday is BOGO boneless day. Mary Walrath-Holdridge, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026 Buy one menu item, get the second one for half off, or BOGO mango lassi, naan or tea. Linda Zavoral, Mercury News, 6 Jan. 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 15 Mar. 2026.

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