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

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
The Substance star accessorized with dainty diamond earrings, wearing her dark tresses in a sleek updo. Hannah Malach, InStyle, 16 Feb. 2026 The skin-tight sheer dress was styled with dangling earrings, a diamond bracelet and a chic updo. Lori A Bashian, FOXNews.com, 12 Feb. 2026 The stylist and content creator pulled her blond hair into a disheveled updo, exposing the inky hue at her roots. Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 10 Feb. 2026 The rest of her hair was pulled up in an undone updo, with a handful of delicately curled tendrils falling down her shoulders for extra romantic effect. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 9 Feb. 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Updo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/updo. Accessed 18 Feb. 2026.

More from Merriam-Webster on updo

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster