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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Of recent, the actor—now finally finished her mammoth press run—was spotted in Saint-Tropez embracing a distinctly off-beat, anti-boho aesthetic in pooling denim jeans avec a matching bucket hat and brown leather jacket. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 22 Apr. 2026 How to refresh boho braids Certain box braid styles like boho braids need a little more maintenance than regular box braids. Danielle James, Allure, 22 Apr. 2026 Give your backyard patio a boho-style feel with decor touches. Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 21 Apr. 2026 Trends spanned bold cow print jeans to cowboy hats and studded leather disc belts that bridged western and boho trends. Angela Velasquez, Footwear News, 20 Apr. 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 Apr. 2026.

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