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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There are plenty of boho-chic shops, cafes, and restaurants in town. Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Apr. 2026 Kylie wore a boho outfit with a white ruffled crop top with a plunging neckline, paired with light-wash, mid-rise jeans and white flip-flops. Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 15 Apr. 2026 Lopez paired the boho spring look with her signature smoky eyeshadow and mauve lipstick. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 13 Apr. 2026 The brand, however, still maintains some of that boho chic flair through its colors, prints and loose-fitting styles. Carolyn Stein, Chicago Tribune, 7 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 21 Apr. 2026.

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