updo

noun

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

Examples of updo in a Sentence

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In the other two snaps, her locks are pulled back into a messy updo. Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 27 Apr. 2026 Hairstylist Andy Lecompte gave Hayek a sculptural updo with the front softly yet dramatically side-swept, allowing her gray streaks to be center-stage. Marci Robin, Allure, 20 Apr. 2026 Even the softer styles were big—voluminous blowouts and messy updos à la Pamela Anderson. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 17 Apr. 2026 Sánchez Bezos also paired the outfit with a smoky eye, glossy nude lips and a sleek updo. Stephanie Nolasco, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026 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 1 May. 2026.

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