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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Hilton styled her blonde hair in a romantic updo with a middle part and face-framing tendrils that curled away from her face. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026 Of course, Hadid made the faux leather shoulder bag look just as expensive as the rest of her designer collection by pairing it with a patent leather pencil skirt, white bodysuit, and black pumps, pulling her hair back in a refined updo. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 17 Jan. 2026 Even with the addition of other richly nourishing oils, this firm-hold finishing tool is ideal for creating updo styles and can also serve as a foundation before braiding. Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 15 Jan. 2026 Lopez accessorized with diamond earrings and wore her hair in an elegant updo. Ashley Hume, FOXNews.com, 12 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 29 Jan. 2026.

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