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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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Her signature blond hair was pulled back into an updo, with two front strands left out to frame her face. Kelsey Stewart, Footwear News, 23 Nov. 2025 These styles include buns, wigs, stitch braids, updos, and sew-ins. Donnetta Monk, Essence, 21 Nov. 2025 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 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 3 Dec. 2025.

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