updo

noun

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

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For recent appearances, Johnson’s red-carpet hair has usually been kept long and straight, so last night’s Pamela Anderson-eqsue updo was a definite departure. Grace McCarty, Glamour, 12 Sep. 2025 To create the updo, Scarlett first parted Robbie's hair in the center, leaving out a portion on each side and pulling the back section into a twist. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 Sep. 2025 There, Princess Kate wore her long locks pulled back in a half-updo with curls. Janine Henni, PEOPLE, 8 Sep. 2025 The young model's hair was also worn in an updo, with her bangs framing her face. Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 29 Aug. 2025 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 16 Sep. 2025.

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