up-do

British

noun

a hairstyle in which the hair is held away from the face and neck with pins or clips

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Etymology

Origin of up-do

C20

Example Sentences

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Ms Ardern wore a fitted ivory dress by designer Juliette Hogan - who is reportedly a close friend of the ex-PM - and a long veil clipped onto a chignon up-do hairstyle.

From BBC • Jan. 13, 2024

The "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" star wore her hair in her customary slicked back up-do.

From Fox News • Oct. 9, 2021

They hit it off, talking about their shared love of French literature and comparing a noblewoman’s up-do to a soup tureen.

From New York Times • Jun. 18, 2021

The books’ Frizzle, drawn by illustrator Bruce Degen, has vigorous red hair that constantly escapes from a messy up-do.

From Slate • Jul. 17, 2020

The “A Star Is Born” actress and Oscar winner paired her black strapless Alexander McQueen gown with a voluminous up-do that looked like a structured dollop of platinum Cool Whip.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2019

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