1
: any of a family (Boidae) of large snakes that kill by constriction and that includes the boa constrictor, anaconda, and python
2
: a long fluffy scarf
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In January, the pair had an epic mommy-and-me night at the Valentino show in Paris, turning heads in coordinating outfits that consisted of black dresses, boas and sunglasses.
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Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
Noam Galai / Getty Images for MTV Details of Sabrina Carpenter's boa and custom rings.
—Justine Goode, NBC news, 7 Sep. 2025
Black beauty editors donned fur boas and danced while swatching shimmer carnival-like pigments.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 26 Aug. 2025
Her strapless gown also touted a plunging neckline with subtle boning, teamed with a massive feather boa for added drama.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 7 July 2025
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Michelle Lee, PEOPLE, 18 Sep. 2025
Noam Galai / Getty Images for MTV Details of Sabrina Carpenter's boa and custom rings.
—Justine Goode, NBC news, 7 Sep. 2025
Black beauty editors donned fur boas and danced while swatching shimmer carnival-like pigments.
—Larry Stansbury, Essence, 26 Aug. 2025
Her strapless gown also touted a plunging neckline with subtle boning, teamed with a massive feather boa for added drama.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 7 July 2025
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“Boa.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/boa. Accessed 23 Sep. 2025.
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boa
noun1
: any of various large snakes (as the boa constrictor, anaconda, or python) that crushes its prey
2
: a long fluffy scarf of fur, feathers, or fabric
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