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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The brand announced in a press release a redemption BOGO promotion after the first event met unprecedented demand, including running out of food, long lines and overwhelmed workers. Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026 Customers can get a BOGO deal at participating locations on May 10. Mike Snider, USA Today, 8 May 2026 Unfortunately for Hawaiian Bros, the Royals’ five-game win streak ended after the freebie was changed to a BOGO. Pete Grathoff, Kansas City Star, 7 May 2026 The release noted that this is not the first time Albertsons faced deceptive pricing allegations tied to BOGO promotions in the Pacific Northwest. Angela Palermo, Idaho Statesman, 30 Apr. 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 May. 2026.

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