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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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Chemena Kamali’s Chloé has continued to bang the drum for the boho wedge, while Valentino’s platform Garavani heels in jewel tones have endured through the seasons, and Sabrina Carpenter (all five foot one of her) remains devoted to the sky-high satin Versace Medusa Aevitas platforms. Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 7 Dec. 2025 And that's where Dakota Johnson gave a true lesson in style at the 2025 Red Sea International Film Festival, wearing the ultimate boho wedding dress. Tatiana Ojea, Glamour, 6 Dec. 2025 Perfect for stashing away seasonal clothes, blankets, and shoes, the boho-style bin has a secure lid to keep goods out of sight and out of mind until they’re needed, and effortlessly glides across both hardwood and carpet. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Dec. 2025 They were seen on several runways during the spring 2026 shows, with designers like Ralph Lauren and Louis Vuitton bringing their boho-chic boots to their collections. Tara Larson, Footwear News, 25 Nov. 2025 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 Dec. 2025.

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