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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Dell is delivering an excellent BOGO offer, where purchasers of any new Dell computer or Alienware gaming PC slash 50% off of a 27-inch monitor to go with it. K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 29 June 2026 The Ulta summer sale is also happening this week with up to 40% off select beauty products, plus BOGO deals—no promo code necessary. Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 25 June 2026 From March 30 to April 1, players had the chance to win buy one, get one (BOGO) entrées, double protein or free burritos for a year. Chiara Kim, PEOPLE, 5 June 2026 Treat yourself to new skincare for summer (BOGO deals are the best), get ahead of some Father's Day shopping or maybe check out how much Knicks tickets are going for. Kasey Caminiti, USA Today, 27 May 2026 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 6 Jul. 2026.

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