“Boos” or “Booze”—Which to use?

“Boos” or “Booze”

Overview

boos / booze are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

boos: (noun) a cry or noise made to express displeasure or contempt. (verb) show displeasure, as after a performance or speech.

booze: NA

Pronunciation

boos: b·UW·z

booze: b·UW·z

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Examples in Context

Examples of “boos”

…resurrected and even features the 'Boosters' – Betty Boo's backing dancers,…
…were looking for five Betty Boos – larger-than-life cartoon characters.
…subject to a barrage of boos.
…two, and then depart amid boos and not-too-subtle insults."
…minutes under a chorus of boos and catcalls descending from the
…the road to defeat," mixed boos and cheers rang out from…
Audrey Boos as Gwen
…dance chart in the United States.

Examples of “booze”

…Family Guy: Brian's Guide to Booze, Broads, and the Lost Art…
…chronicle the affairs and the booze, but a serious appraisal of…
…fixed location, the colloquial term "booze bus" is often used.
…repeated viewings and lots of booze."
…Companion - "Let's Take Another Booze"

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