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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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 Every fashion photographer, model, chat-show host, and film director ends up here, on a perfect lick of beach, a short hop from the main drag of frisky boho Tulum. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Jan. 2026 Flowy and romantic, with puff sleeves and ruffled tiers, the boho bestseller comes in a wide range of colors and patterns, and is blissfully under $50. Malia Griggs, Glamour, 20 Jan. 2026 Chokers, aviator glasses and boho outfits made trendy by Coachella. Angela Yang, NBC news, 19 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 25 Jan. 2026.

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