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 Some are short with a small bow placed at the crown, while others are of more considerable size, often affixing to a bridal updo and draping every-so-elegantly to the floor, sometimes extending into a train. Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2024 While Nigerian pop star Tems wore updo twists, her makeup look was similar to artists Taylor and Starr, with false eyelashes taking center stage for an eye-grabbing beauty moment. India Espy-Jones, Essence, 12 July 2024 She’s also been seen in bantu knots, blown out bobs, and updos. India Espy-Jones, Essence, 15 Aug. 2024 Instead of long hair spilling over her shoulders like a ‘90s supermodel, Carpenter wore her hair pulled up and back in effortless waves, with two sections of hair pulled out from the loose updo around her face. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 9 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for updo 

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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 9 Sep. 2024.

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