updo

noun

up·​do ˈəp-(ˌ)dü How to pronounce updo (audio)
plural updos
: an upswept hairdo

Examples of updo in a Sentence

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The 19-year-old wore her long hair in an updo, while her mom opted for an elegant half-up, half-down style. Bailey Richards, People.com, 8 Feb. 2025 The hairstyle has long been the go-to updo for a night out, but the effortless look has been seeing something of a resurgence lately among celebrities like Hailey Bieber, Jennifer Lopez, and Kim Kardashian. Ariana Yaptangco, Glamour, 7 Feb. 2025 As for her glam, Good styled her hair in an updo with cascading curls falling down her shoulders. Julia Teti, WWD, 5 Feb. 2025 Her makeup included a nude lip with dark eyes, including bold eyeliner and lashes, paired with an elaborate updo reminiscent of old Hollywood glamour. Lori A Bashian Fox News, Fox News, 1 Feb. 2025 See all Example Sentences for updo 

Word History

Etymology

upswept hairdo

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of updo was in 1938

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“Updo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/updo. Accessed 14 Feb. 2025.

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