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updo

noun

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

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Black-and-white photos show Kelly styling the dress with white gloves, a sash and diamond jewelry while wearing her hair in an updo. — Gina Kalsi, PEOPLE, 21 Sep. 2026 Jenner, who wore the head-turning gown with a messy zebra print clutch and an effortless updo in her v-log, appeared to wear her long dark hair down in her signature bombshell curls at the wedding. — Lara Walsh, InStyle, 21 Sep. 2026 An updo can definitely be formal without looking fussy, and this is a masterclass in hitting exactly the notes. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 15 Sep. 2026 Crafted by Sami Knight, the blond bombshell updo was also very Britney Spears-coded. — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 15 Sep. 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 26 Sep. 2026.

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