boho

noun

bo·​ho ˈbō-hō How to pronounce boho (audio)
plural bohos
Synonyms of bohonext
boho adjective

Examples of boho in a Sentence

after living among the bohos for a while, she realized that there was a disenchanting conformity to their nonconformity
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This New York Fashion Week, Anna Sui's show brought together a nostalgic, indie-cool twist on boho chic. Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026 Wicker patio furniture is a smart investment for its durable material and boho-inspired look, and right now, our favorite retailers are offering major discounts on wicker patio sets. Melanie Fincher, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026 Take Keke Palmer in a butter yellow and cream vintage Dior bustier dress with a scarf-tie waist, or Kate Hudson, who combined all the mid-10s and boho trends by wearing a leathery peplum and balloon pants by Chloé. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 16 Feb. 2026 Kate Hudson stuck to her boho style roots on Sunday night, wearing strappy cord sandals with a Chloé pre-fall 2026 ensemble for the 2026 Film Independent Spirit Awards. Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 16 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for boho

Word History

Etymology

by shortening & alteration

First Known Use

1958, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of boho was in 1958

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“Boho.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boho. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.

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