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 Wearing a white dress with a striped sweater, the toddler posed for photos with her mom, who wore a purple gown with her hair styled in an updo. Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 22 Sep. 2024 Sánchez’s hair was styled in an updo with wisps of hair to frame her face by Olivia Halpin. Julia Teti, WWD, 10 Sep. 2024 Sánchez teamed the dress with a chic updo and large, sparkly silver earrings. Hedy Phillips, Peoplemag, 10 Sep. 2024 Some are short with a small bow placed at the crown, while others are of more considerable size, often affixing to a bridal updo and draping every-so-elegantly to the floor, sometimes extending into a train. Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for updo 

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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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Cite this Entry

“Updo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/updo. Accessed 1 Oct. 2024.

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