updo

American

[uhp-doo] / ˈʌpˌdu /

noun

plural

updos

a hairdo that is combed or brushed up, away from the face.

Etymology

Origin of updo

up(swept) + (hair)do

Example Sentences

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Then the director introduced Megan, regally dressed in a royal blue silk gown and sporting an updo.

From Salon • Nov. 1, 2024

She emphasized Hedwig’s insecurity about her class and her appearance, with her severe updo and unflatteringly oversize dresses.

From Los Angeles Times • May 27, 2023

She’d packed a blonde updo and shimmery red gown — the perfect look, she thought, for lip-syncing Christian music singer Sandi Patty’s ultra soprano, five-minute rendition of “The Star-Spangled Banner.”

From Washington Post • Dec. 3, 2022

In the 1980s, they were a power couple, and she became well known in her own right, instantly recognizable with her blond hair in an updo and her glamorous look.

From Seattle Times • Jul. 19, 2022

I dressed up for our New York date, putting on a black cocktail dress and lipstick, styling my hair in an elegant updo.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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