boho

noun

bo·ho ˈbō-hō

plural bohos

Synonyms of boho

: bohemian sense 2a

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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Giannetos is the artist behind Amal’s covetable hair, who crafted more boho brunette shades of caramel-brown and deft, light layers for the lawyer and humanitarian this summer. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026 The Christy star put a boho-chic spin on overalls, styling them with a cropped peasant blouse that featured frilly puff sleeves. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 2 Sep. 2026 Anthropologie Anthropologie is lauded for its advent calendars, boho fashions, and viral homeware, but truly savvy shoppers are bookmarking its shoe section, too, which is chock-full of cool-girl labels from Gola to New Balance and Veja. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 31 Aug. 2026 The actress, 50, wore a breezy long-sleeve shirt outfitted with tons of boho flair thanks to its ruffly detailing. — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 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

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