updo

noun

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

Examples of updo in a Sentence

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From sculptural stitch braids and Fulani styles to boho box braids and polished updos, feed-in braids can be customized for virtually any aesthetic. Larry Stansbury, InStyle, 25 May 2026 Her take on the updo was light and flowy, with long pieces of her golden-blonde hair framing her face. Mykenna Maniece, Vogue, 20 May 2026 The royal bride completed the look with a glamorous updo by Hollywood stylist Serge Normant, dangling earrings and custom satin Aquazurra heels with baby blue soles. Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 19 May 2026 The two-time Grammy Award winner styled her hair in a half updo tied with a white ribbon and accessorized with diamond earrings. Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 17 May 2026 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 30 May. 2026.

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