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 The snap showed a hint of her outfit choice for King Charles' birthday parade and her first public appearance since Christmas: a white Jenny Packham dress with a black bow detail around the neckline with a matching Philip Treacy hat over an updo. Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 15 June 2024 Bella Hadid wore a curly updo that was straight out of the Y2K era at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival, and Rihanna was snapped in LA in an updo full of baby blonde ringlets. Kara Nesvig, Allure, 13 June 2024 Like Olivia, Tamara wore her hair in an elegant updo complementing the floral tiara and accessorized with drop earrings. Janine Henni, Peoplemag, 7 June 2024 Brands like Gucci and Chanel sell some, and hair stylist Syd Hayes designed elegant hair pins that help keep your updo in place. Olivia Morelli, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 July 2023 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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“Updo.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/updo. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.

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