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 Paris, boho-chic is less about fringe and floral motifs and more about loose, breezy pieces that are easy to layer. — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026 Hurry and grab this boho tote bag with a spacious design and zippered inner pocket. — Isabel Garcia, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026 For a dainty, feminine knee-high boots outfit with a twist, try out a boho dress with black, burgundy, or brown leather boots. — Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 6 July 2026 Style it with cowboy boots for a full boho-western aesthetic, or wear it casually with sandals. — Kenedee Fowler, Southern Living, 1 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 10 Jul. 2026.

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