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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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 Megan’s glam featured an updo with curls and baby bangs framing her face. Julia Teti, WWD, 31 Oct. 2024 As for her glam kept it rosy with flushed cheeks and a pink lip teamed with a effortless updo. Chiara Kim, People.com, 29 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 18 Nov. 2024.

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