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soho

/ˈsoʊ.hoʊ/
So · ho

Plural:sohos
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• noun

1

British A vibrant district in the West End of London, England, historically known for its bohemian culture, theaters, diverse dining, and nightlife.

Example

"They walked through the bustling streets of Soho after attending a West End play."


2

American A neighborhood in Lower Manhattan, New York City, located south of Houston Street and renowned for its cast-iron architecture, art galleries, and upscale boutiques (usually stylized as SoHo).

Example

"Several contemporary artists opened a cooperative gallery in a renovated SoHo loft."


3

A category of small businesses or remote work setups involving a small office or home office, typically comprising fewer than ten employees (usually stylized as SOHO).

Example

"The router is specifically designed to meet the networking demands of the SOHO market."

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Word Nuance & Usage

The London district is spelled 'Soho', whereas the Manhattan neighborhood is traditionally stylized in camel case as 'SoHo' (an abbreviation of 'South of Houston Street'), and the business acronym is written 'SOHO'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Soho. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/soho
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