updo

noun

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

Examples of updo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The actress also wore her hair in a stylish middle-parting updo with strands falling on each side of her face. Gabrielle Rockson, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024 Cardi kept the gray vibes going with matching blue-gray contacts and wore her hair in a glamorous updo with soft curls pulled out to frame her face. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 28 Mar. 2024 Brown had actually posted about the party on Instagram, which showed her in a white minidress, sweeping updo, and diamond earrings. Kathleen Walsh, Glamour, 7 Mar. 2024 Her gorgeous blonde updo was done by Kendall Dorsey. Essence, 29 Mar. 2024 The look was completed with a classic updo, sheer tights, black heels, silver accessories and a sparkling clutch. Rania Aniftos, Billboard, 28 Mar. 2024 Find it on Amazon These Large Claw Clips Create An Effortless Updo Want to achieve the easy and effortless 90s updo that everyone is going mad about on TikTok? Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 31 Jan. 2024 The Oscar winner paired the peach one-shoulder dress with coordinating eye makeup and a sleek updo. Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 10 Mar. 2024 Yeah—that classic straight updo with a front swoop, or a bun. Leah Faye Cooper, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2024

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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 16 Apr. 2024.

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