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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My boho style and penchant for adding bright patches and brooches to all my clothing marked me as decidedly not a local. — Abby Hepworth, Travel + Leisure, 5 Nov. 2026 The history of music has always been regional, and 7 Miles Out speaks to all the boho post-punk scenes that broke out not only all over the UK but in the US too, in Atlanta, Ohio and especially Seattle. — Damon Wise, Deadline, 5 Nov. 2026 She’s known for her boho chic dresses, jumpers, blazers and tops. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 29 Oct. 2026 Falling under the umbrella of box braids are knotless braids, including the trendy goddess and boho styles. — Eden Stuart, Allure, 26 Oct. 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 6 Nov. 2026.

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