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 actress completed the look with a sleek updo and red lipstick. 13 of 22 Katy Perry Katy Perry shined in a metallic silver dress at the 2024 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball in N.Y.C. Catherine Santino, People.com, 17 Dec. 2024 For Taylor, mocha mousse makeup (dark brown liner and a light brown lip with frothed shadow) matched the tone of Cardi’s banged brunette updo. India Espy-Jones, Essence, 16 Dec. 2024 But the mob wife aesthetic isn't complete without the beauty factor, and Cardi B seriously served with her voluminous updo. Marci Robin, Allure, 13 Dec. 2024 But, a holiday updo or braids would look just as stunning covered in glitter. Kleigh Balugo, StyleCaster, 11 Dec. 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 21 Dec. 2024.

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