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 2010s are also showing up in the revival of boho. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 5 Jan. 2026 Choose a rug style that complements your interior, such as modern, abstract, traditional, or boho designs. Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 4 Jan. 2026 The charm lies in the long boho skirt's versatility. Alex Sales, Glamour, 3 Jan. 2026 Ahead, discover 10 shoes to wear with palazzo pants that’ll take your boho-chic styling to the next level. Amanda Le, InStyle, 2 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 9 Jan. 2026.

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