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 Industry star Marisa Abela dons the beehive updo to play the artist, shouldering the unenviable task of singing Winehouse’s standards for the film. Allaire Nuss, EW.com, 18 May 2024 Her icy blonde was styled into a chic updo and her makeup look featured winged eyeliner and red lipstick. Staff Author, Peoplemag, 15 May 2024 From dark feminine glam to dramatic updos, the Met Gala red-carpet was full of unexpected beauty moments. Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 7 May 2024 The actress chose a suite of Tiffany & Co. jewelry that hinted at a midcentury style revival, with a pair of drop earrings, a diamond bracelet and a starfish diamond brooch, which Union wore in a very-vintage updo and a Michael Kors custom gown. Shannon Adducci, Robb Report, 7 May 2024 An updo was the perfect hairstyle for this look, as her custom headpiece was the cherry on top to a fantastic look. Lauryn Jiles, Miami Herald, 7 May 2024 The actor and brand founder adorned her updo with pink flowers that matched her blush and frosty lips. Annie Blay, Allure, 6 May 2024 Her glam highlighted her gown's ethereal essence and included shimmery eye shadow, nude lipgloss and a high updo topped off with an oversized black bow. Sabienna Bowman, Peoplemag, 3 May 2024 The actress sported yellow nails with her look and wore her hair in a stylish updo with a middle part with strands of hair framing either side of her face. Escher Walcott, Peoplemag, 15 Apr. 2024

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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 23 May. 2024.

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