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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The era of flower crowns and copy-paste boho is firmly behind us. Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 3 Apr. 2026 Espadrilles bring a relaxed, Mediterranean style that’s ideal for boho or cotton shorts. René Chávez Esparza, Glamour, 31 Mar. 2026 Whether your style leans classic and traditional, modern with a touch of boho, or very industrial, the Brookbury, Marlow, and Ezra outdoor furniture collections from our Walmart line offer plenty of upscale options at affordable prices to make your backyard your favorite place to be. Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Mar. 2026 That could be because fashion has been obsessed with reviving boho-chic these past few seasons, thanks to labels like Chloé with Chemena Kamali at the helm. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 29 Mar. 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 5 Apr. 2026.

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