boho

noun

bo·​ho ˈbō-hō How to pronounce boho (audio)
plural bohos
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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Hadid’s off-duty style these days tends to draw inspiration from ’70s rock and roll, like with her many Penny Lane coats; Spaghetti Westerns, hence the cowboy boots and fringe; ’90s supermodel chic; and Y2K-era boho, which is having its own moment right now. Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 23 Jan. 2025 Here, placed on a rich, orange and red rug and adorned with colorful, woven pillows, the light blue couch blends boho with midcentury styles. Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Jan. 2025 Patterns and bold colors are synonymous with boho style, so feel free to layer on multiple motifs in a room. Maggie Gillette, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2025 Two big, easygoing undercurrents are shaping 2025’s fashion trends: boho and prep. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 9 Jan. 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 1 Feb. 2025.

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