updo

noun

up·​do ˈəp-(ˌ)dü 

plural updos

: an upswept hairdo

Examples of updo in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

While this new Quince dress looks elegant and understated from the front with its V-neckline and floor-length silhouette, the open back with adjustable criss-cross straps gives me the perfect excuse to wear my hair in an updo. — Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 8 July 2026

The Office Romance star added a stack of Fope’s gold mesh bracelets, topping off ensemble with oversized sunglasses, a Chanel handbag, and Cartier earrings from the jeweler’s signature Panthère collection, wearing her hair in a low updo. — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 7 July 2026

Minetree wore her blonde hair in a curly updo and kept her accessories minimal. — Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026

Dive into summer with this red dress, a straw bag, sandals, a tan, and an updo. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 22 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

upswept hairdo

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined above