updo

noun

up·​do ˈəp-(ˌ)dü 

plural updos

: an upswept hairdo

Examples of updo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Swift pulled her dark blonde hair back into an effortless updo, showing off a pair of gold earrings and her blunt bangs. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 28 Sep. 2026

The pineapple updo, like Sarah Jessica Parker Although loose hairstyles seemed to reign supreme, style icons like Sarah Jessica Parker proved that even hair full of tousled curls could be worn in an updo without losing its appeal. — María Diez, Glamour, 26 Sep. 2026

In July, the multihyphenate — who launched her hair care line, Grow-Good Beauty, in March — took her hair to new heights, crafting a spherical updo, courtesy of Stylez, at the Robert Wun fall 2027 couture show in Paris. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 25 Sep. 2026

Black-and-white photos show Kelly styling the dress with white gloves, a sash and diamond jewelry while wearing her hair in an updo. — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2026

Word History

Etymology

upswept hairdo

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above