updo

noun

up·​do ˈəp-(ˌ)dü 

plural updos

: an upswept hairdo

Examples of updo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The classic updo is surprisingly diverse and flattering for all hair types, with plenty of ways to dress things up or down. — Ariana Yaptangco, InStyle, 21 July 2026

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

Another summertime must-have is this floral print dress, which can take you from cute to sophisticated as easily as swapping your ballet flats for strappy sandals or a beat-the-heat ponytail for a cool updo. — Jessica Benavides Canepa, Travel + Leisure, 16 July 2026

These two characteristics are the largest factors when deciding which products to use and how to use them when making an updo work. — Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 14 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

upswept hairdo

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above