updo

noun

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

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And who was responsible for such a fabulous updo? Marci Robin, Allure, 3 Feb. 2026 The country star styled her hair in a sleek updo and accessorized with gold drop earrings. Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 2 Feb. 2026 Willis completed the daring look with an updo, leaving her long curtain bangs framing her face. Meg Walters, InStyle, 31 Jan. 2026 Jenner completed the look with minimal jewelry — earrings and a ring — and wore her hair slicked back in an updo. Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 30 Jan. 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 4 Feb. 2026.

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