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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As someone who doesn't normally wear dresses, figuring out how to style a boho dress took some serious trial and error. Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 26 Mar. 2026 But the decision to go full-send boho for the renovation turned the interior on its head. Amy Bradford, Architectural Digest, 21 Mar. 2026 The costuming, though, is wholly unique and a little like couture Hot Topic by way of the boho revolution. Jada Yuan, Vulture, 19 Mar. 2026 There's also a popular new method for creating boho braids, called miracle knots, that makes achieving the style easier than before. Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 16 Mar. 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 1 Apr. 2026.

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