SINCE 1828
updo
noun
up·do
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plural updos
Definition of updo
: an upswept hairdo
Examples of updo in a Sentence
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On Thursday, the bride and groom threw a dinner party at the Château de Tourreau, with Turner stepping out in an elegant white column gown and a classic updo. — Jen Juneau, PEOPLE.com, "Nick Jonas and Priyanka Chopra Sit Front Row at Dior Fashion Show in Paris," 2 July 2019 To match her three dresses, Cartwright also donned three hairstyles, from big waves to an updo. — Lydia Wang, refinery29.com, "Brittany Cartwright’s Wedding Gown Was A Convertible Dream," 30 June 2019 Along with a flawless beauty routine — that included a glittery cat eye and an updo — the actor turned heads with a dress that featured polka dots, rhinestones, and a high-neckline. — Lauren Rearick, Teen Vogue, "Slick Woods, Lily Collins, and This Week’s Top Five Celebrity Looks," 26 Apr. 2019 Whenever the Met Gala comes around, red carpet beauty veers away from the standard sultry smoky eyes and sleek updos and instead toward fun, out-of-the-box looks. — Allure, "Met Gala 2019: The Coolest Makeup and Hair Looks of the Night," 6 May 2019 Photos from the Prince of Wales' birthday festivities have not yet been released, but Kate already made a stunning appearance from the car, with her jewelry, elegant updo, and one pink strap from her dress visible from the window. — Erica Gonzales, Harper's BAZAAR, "Kate Middleton Stepped Out in a Bright Red Gown and We Are Stunned," 16 Nov. 2018 The Look: For a fresh twist, Missoni accentuates her classic braided updo with a glinting silver tiara. — Vogue, "The Best Wedding Hair Styles of All Time, From Brigitte Bardot to Diana Ross," 26 Apr. 2019 Everything from her sleek updo, to her fresh, minimal makeup, and even her scooped dress silhouette, seems to have a distinct touch of the Duchess of Sussex about it. — Lucy Wood, Marie Claire, "Meghan Markle's Royal Wedding Dress and Beauty Look Inspired Princess Deniz of Bavaria's Bridal Choices," 3 Sep. 2018 Kristen’s wedding dress was paired with midnight blue velvet Jimmy Choo flats, and her hair was pulled back in an updo with loose pieces framing her face. — Vogue, "Chance the Rapper Shares the First Photos From His Wedding," 11 Mar. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'updo.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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