updo

noun

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

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Kardashian also wore sheer black tights that showed off her black underwear, and tied up her braids into an updo. Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025 Her hair was styled in a sophisticated updo for both looks. Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 16 Oct. 2025 Slinky and perfectly draped, this ice-blue long-sleeve maxi dress is a sartorial mullet—the open back calls for a simple updo, accentuated with sculptural earrings. Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 15 Oct. 2025 Tie it loosely over a curled updo, or style it as a neck scarf to add the finishing touch to any outfit. Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 15 Oct. 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 25 Oct. 2025.

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