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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In later years, the shearling coat in its more Western iteration became a fashion statement beloved by hippies and boho ski bums, and was notably worn with great aplomb by Robert Redford in the 1969 classic Downhill Racer. Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 12 Jan. 2026 Free People Stride Miles to Go Jeans Almost 400 pieces from the delightfully boho Free People store are discounted up to 70 percent right now at Rue La La. Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 9 Jan. 2026 The last settlement on the Atlantic side of the Cape Peninsula, this boho enclave of surfers and artists is tucked between the mountains, sea, and Cape Point Nature Reserve. Jen Murphy, Outside, 7 Jan. 2026 Beach weddings and backyard events are well-suited to boho and free-spirited pieces, so try a strapless or halter design with details like ruffles and rosettes. Alison Syrett Cleary, Glamour, 6 Jan. 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 15 Jan. 2026.

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