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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To complement the look, Alaina sported a glamorous updo with a bun on the top of her head and face-framing pieces. Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 20 Nov. 2025 The reality star also posted a photo while wearing a white bodysuit and a sheer skirt, with her hair pulled back into a chic updo. Sarah Sotoodeh, FOXNews.com, 17 Nov. 2025 Elsewhere on the black and gold carpet outside the Ray Dolby Ballroom on Sunday night, Hollywood bigwigs such as Sydney Sweeney, Kate Hudson and Zoey Deutch brought golden age glamour with sophisticated updos and curly bobs. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 17 Nov. 2025 Bieber wasn't the only one serving prom updo at the GQ Men Of The Year event. Marci Robin, Allure, 14 Nov. 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 24 Nov. 2025.

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