updo

noun
up·​do | \ ˈəp-(ˌ)dü How to pronounce updo (audio) \
plural updos

Definition of updo

: an upswept hairdo

Examples of updo in a Sentence

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His female models wore spiked updos and his men rocked shades as actor Ansel Elgort, Anna Wintour and Diane von Furstenberg also looked on. Washington Post, "Tom Ford entices fashion crowd into an old subway station," 10 Sep. 2019 Fresh off the heels of an awards season filled with many a head-turning updo and bombshell leg reveal, Lady Gaga just made her first red carpet appearance since taking home Oscars gold. Jenna Rennert, Vogue, "Lady Gaga Gets a Punk Princess Makeover in Los Angeles," 18 Mar. 2019 Textured ponytails, flowing locs, flawless skin, and box braid updos abound. Shalwah Evans, Essence, "Black Beauty Owned The Red Carpet At The OITNB Final Season Premiere," 26 July 2019 Attila the Bun rocked a messy updo during her heists. Scottie Andrew And Catherine E. Shoichet, CNN, "From 'Pink Lady Bandit' to 'Attila the Bun,' here's why the FBI nicknames bank robbers," 30 July 2019 Ballgown or mermaid, updo or down, red lip or nude. Jasmine Grant, Essence, "Black Wedding Moment Of The Day: This Groom's Reaction To Seeing His Bride Will Make You Melt," 19 July 2019 Of note: Peter shares the couch with legendary chuckleheads Beavis & Butt-head, and that cartoon mash-up features guest vocals from none other than B&B creator Mike Judge, as well as a questionable updo hairstyle for Peter. Dan Snierson, EW.com, "Family Guy season 18 trailer: See Peter with Beavis & Butt-head, Quagmire with too many cats," 20 July 2019 Because her black hair bow was the main focal point of the look, Mann went for a classic cat-eye that paired perfectly with her Brigitte Bardot-esque updo, which was created by hairstylist Ryan Richman. Kaleigh Fasanella, Allure, "Maisie Williams Wore a Full Face of Urban Decay’s Game of Thrones Makeup Collection to the Season 8 Premiere," 4 Apr. 2019 Wispy tendrils curled down from her undone updo, which was held together by a delicate sparkly headband. Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE.com, "A Comprehensive Guide to All of Rihanna's Jaw-Dropping Met Gala Looks," 4 May 2018

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First Known Use of updo

1938, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for updo

upswept hairdo

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