BOGO

noun

BO·​GO ˈbō-(ˌ)gō How to pronounce BOGO (audio)
plural BOGOs
US
: a sales promotion in which an item is offered free or at a reduced price when another item is purchased at full price
For those who want to save money at other grocery stores, keep an eye out for BOGOs.John Ewoldt
a BOGO sale

Examples of BOGO in a Sentence

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Potbelly is offering a sandwich buy one get one (BOGO) deal to make the transition back to school that much easier. Taylor Ardrey, USA Today, 22 Aug. 2025 The storied brewpub will offer BOGO prices on its beers with banana flavors. Jonathan Shikes, Denver Post, 6 Aug. 2025 On Mondays, basic sandwiches and sides are a BOGO 2-for-1 special at the original Cousin’s, 6262 McCart Ave., or the Crowley location, 910 S. Crowley Road. Bud Kennedy, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 22 July 2025 Shark hair styling tools are $100 off; jumbo beauty supplies are 40% off; certain items come with a BOGO deal. Sara Coughlin, SELF, 11 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for BOGO

Word History

Etymology

buy one get one

First Known Use

1983, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of BOGO was in 1983

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“BOGO.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/BOGO. Accessed 4 Sep. 2025.

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