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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At the March 5 runway event, Shields ditched her classic timeless style in favor of boho-meets-urban pieces from Chloé’s latest collection. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026 Almost every Black woman or girl has, at some point, purchased hair extensions for box braids, boho braids, twists or faux locs. Leah Asmelash, CNN Money, 28 Feb. 2026 Combined with the more enduring boho references that continue to dominate social feeds–like Jane Birkin’s free-spirited ’60s and ’70s style and Sienna Miller’s fondness for frills in the Noughties–the boho blueprint for 2026 is looking pretty eclectic. Alice Cary, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2026 Straight legs are also trending for the boho brand known for its embroideries. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 23 Feb. 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 Mar. 2026.

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