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
Recent Examples on the Web Its sleek, matte-black design works with any style, from cottagecore to boho. Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 May 2024 Lacey boho numbers, floppy hats, and jorts were abundant. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 12 Apr. 2024 Keeping the look punky on top and boho on the bottom, Crawford added a forest green leather jacket over her graphic tee and wore a pair of brown leather sandals. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 3 Apr. 2024 There could be plenty of reasons why big-name celebrities dig boho aesthetic. Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 2 Jan. 2024 Gisele Bündchen, queen of the Rich Mom aesthetic, just gave her latest look a boho twist. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 21 Mar. 2024 There have also been some great maxi dresses—another boho must-have—in the rotation. Christian Allaire, Vogue, 20 Mar. 2024 Many independent hairstylists gain a huge social following based on their in-demand ability to create and execute viral hairstyles like boho braids, freestyle cornrows, and traditional sew-ins that look great in clients’ vacation photos. Annie Blay, Allure, 6 Mar. 2024 Paris, known for her boho style, popped in between them in a turtleneck midi dress covered in an abstract, animal print pattern. Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 4 Mar. 2024

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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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Cite this Entry

“Boho.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boho. Accessed 19 May. 2024.

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