updo

noun

up·​do ˈəp-(ˌ)dü 

plural updos

: an upswept hairdo

Examples of updo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

And thanks to its minimalistic design, it can be dressed up with jewelry and accessories or down with a relaxed updo and your favorite jeans. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 7 Sep. 2026

Dion teamed the dress with black heels and a black handbag, wearing her hair in a sleek updo. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 1 Sep. 2026

At the time, however, Bullock skipped an updo and wore her short hair pin straight with a subtle zig-zag part. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 27 Aug. 2026

Swift, 36, wore her dark blonde hair in a low updo, completing her glam with her signature red lip and winged eyeliner. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 25 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

upswept hairdo

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above