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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The unorthodox updo included a nod to the Greek mythological character Medusa, complete with a knotted snake adorned on the back of Yai’s head. Savannah Walsh, Vanity Fair, 6 May 2026 The 23-year-old WNBA star paired the look with an updo. Dalila Muata, NBC news, 5 May 2026 Amanda Seyfried channeled her inner princess in a powder pink Prada number and matching regal updo. Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 5 May 2026 Use a bridal hair accessory, fresh flowers or greenery, or a decorative hair clip to finish an updo that's perfect for showing off the back of a wedding gown. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 5 May 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 13 May. 2026.

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