boho

noun

bo·​ho ˈbō-hō How to pronounce boho (audio)
plural bohos
Synonyms of bohonext
: bohemian sense 2a
boho adjective

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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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In 2007, Kate accented classically preppy pieces with slouchy suede boots, a boho staple of the time. — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 10 Aug. 2026 This effortlessly cool, boho-chic maxi dress is perfect for excursions to the farmers market, brunch with friends, the pool, or out for drinks. — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2026 The latest boho staple that loyalists will be embracing for 2026? — Alice Cary, Vogue, 27 July 2026 All the best aesthetics of the decade—we’re talking boho aesthetics, disco shine, and sporty retro pieces—have returned with a modern spin. — Renata Joffre, Glamour, 26 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for boho

Word History

Etymology

by shortening & alteration

First Known Use

1958, in the meaning defined above

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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 14 Aug. 2026.

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