updo

noun

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

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Pugh also wore diamond earrings, while her hair was styled in a sleek updo with some volume at the top by Bridget Brager. Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 4 Apr. 2025 Whether sweeping hair into elegant updos for Keke Palmer, slicking down tendrils for Noah Cyrus’ wet looks, or dabbling in vibrant and bold colors, creativity is always the goal. Jessica Fields, Essence, 2 Apr. 2025 Olivia Rodrigo Vogue June 2023 cover star Olivia Rodrigo kept things simple on the red carpet with the Easy Medium Hoops, a strapless mini dress, and her hair in a nonchalant updo. Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025 The star wore her hair in a sleek updo. 09 of 10 Jodie Turner-Smith Jodie Turner-Smith stepped out for the Clarin's Icons event in L.A. in a black corset-style gown with a sheer lace overlay by Zuhair Murad. Catherine Santino, People.com, 25 Mar. 2025 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 16 Apr. 2025.

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