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 interior is a completely blank canvas that can be instantly personalized with boho wall decals and fun decor. Sarah Scott, Parents, 5 Feb. 2026 Rachel Zoe made a name for herself as a celebrity stylist in the early aughts with a client roster that included Nicole Richie, Lindsay Lohan, Kate Hudson, and Jennifer Garner, while also establishing her iconic boho-chic aesthetic. Meredith Lepore, Travel + Leisure, 31 Jan. 2026 Dakota Johnson is supersizing her ‘70s boho style just in time for Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 28 Jan. 2026 That 70’s Show A boho mini dress, sky-high platform heels, oversized gold hoops… for a city hall ceremony or something more casual, embrace shorter hemlines with a retro spin. Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 23 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 Feb. 2026.

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