updo

noun

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

Examples of updo in a Sentence

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Stylists also point to long layers, curtain bangs, bouncy blowouts, and princess updos as styles to watch out for. Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 20 Nov. 2024 For accessories, Moreno's doll wears a pair of opera-length gloves, earrings and an updo reminiscent of her own. Brenton Blanchet, People.com, 19 Nov. 2024 The former Pussycat Doll wore her dark tresses in a sleek updo, while her makeup consisted of rosy blush and winged eyeliner. Hannah Malach, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024 Garner skips the updo, opting to wear her hair down and straight, and also trades Jenna's strappy heels for a pair of bright pink sneakers. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 31 Oct. 2024 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 28 Nov. 2024.

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