Thesaurus.com
Dictionary.com
Definitions

boo

[boo] / bu /


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

“An enchanted hideaway in a coveted location with inviting outdoor retreats and peek a boo views to Downtown Los Angeles create an idyllic setting,” the listing added.

From MarketWatch Jul. 29, 2026

Then Trout had an exceptionally rare experience, a visiting player cheered at the home of the boo.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 10, 2026

Perhaps the organizers thought the crowd wouldn’t dare boo during a patriotic hymn.

From Salon Jun. 11, 2026

They grads are also primed to boo any speakers who so much as mutter the words “artificial intelligence.”

From Slate May 20, 2026

Her high-heeled cowboy boots hadn’t taken two steps before the first boo came, low and clear.

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry

Each touch of the ball was greeted by a mixture of boos and cheers, while some fans also celebrated when Fernandez was fouled.

From BBC Aug. 15, 2026

But Cubs fans’ boos were by far the most enthusiastic for the right fielder who’d departed their team in free agency this past winter.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 6, 2026

Even though his mention of Israeli Prime Minister “Bibi” Netanyahu elicited boos, Witkoff maintained control of the crowd.

From Slate Jul. 22, 2026

When the first hydration break took place in Wednesday's World Cup last-32 match between England and DR Congo, the customary boos could be heard from the fans.

From BBC Jul. 1, 2026

There was some polite applause and a few boos.

From "The Contender" by Robert Lipsyte

Fernandez came on as a second-half substitute in Monday's 3-2 win over Fulham and was booed by home supporters because of his role in England's World Cup exit.

From BBC Aug. 26, 2026

“I hated that our fans booed her before the game,” Clark said.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 14, 2026

Kris: Has McInnes had a match for Rangers yet where his side haven't been booed off the park?

From BBC Aug. 13, 2026

Cubs fans booed him as he approached the bullpen gate in right field to warm up before the game.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 5, 2026

Breakfast was the usual excitable affair next morning; the Slytherins hissed and booed loudly as every member of the Gryffindor team entered the Great Hall.

From "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" by J.K. Rowling

Those folks might still be booing when they hear what Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said saltily postgame: “Give me another option ... I can’t just say change him to low-leverage. I have to have options.”

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 14, 2026

Hundreds of locals were waiting outside their hotel as the team coach arrived on Friday, with some chanting "Mexico" and others booing.

From BBC Jul. 4, 2026

When confronted with an undeniable fact — in this case, thousands of people booing a sitting president — the healthy human mind adjusts its understanding of reality.

From Salon Jun. 11, 2026

US rapper Travis Scott angered fans in Istanbul after a performance that barely lasted 20 minutes, with the audience booing as he left the stage early Monday, footage on social media showed.

From Barron's Jun. 1, 2026

People screaming and cheering for their favorites, booing the ones they don’t like.

From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins




Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training