updo

noun

up·​do ˈəp-(ˌ)dü 

plural updos

: an upswept hairdo

Examples of updo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And for the 2026 ESPYs, her hairstylist, Anh Co Tran, made sure her hair remained inspo-pic-worthy, sweeping it into an intentionally imperfect updo that managed to balance elegance and edginess—just like the figure skater herself. — Marci Robin, Allure, 16 July 2026

For the tennis outing, the young princess copied one of her mother’s past hairstyles, wearing her long, brown locks in a half-updo with a partial fishtail braid. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 13 July 2026

While this new Quince dress looks elegant and understated from the front with its V-neckline and floor-length silhouette, the open back with adjustable criss-cross straps gives me the perfect excuse to wear my hair in an updo. — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026

The Office Romance star added a stack of Fope’s gold mesh bracelets, topping off ensemble with oversized sunglasses, a Chanel handbag, and Cartier earrings from the jeweler’s signature Panthère collection, wearing her hair in a low updo. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 7 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

upswept hairdo

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above