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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This style is made for the boho bride. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 May 2026 Before firmly establishing their caftans-and-oversized-jewels aesthetic, Mary-Kate and Ashley, then-NYU freshmen, opted for floaty boho dresses and a lot of eyeliner at the 2005 Met Gala. Alex Apatoff, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026 The popular women’s clothing brand has stolen the hearts of boho-chic fashionistas for years now, with brick-and-mortar stores across the US and Canada and international shipping to more than 100 countries around the world. Hannah Chubb, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Apr. 2026 Dazey Den added personality to this casual, boho-style backyard privacy fence with a colorful geometric accent in the form of a giant yellow circle that channels the sun. Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 24 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 11 May. 2026.

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