updo

/ˈʌpduː/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈʌpduː/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈəp-(ˌ)dü/ (ame, mw)

updo — noun

1. A hairstyle made by lifting the hair upward from the neck and face and securing

1.名詞B1
釋義

A hairstyle made by lifting the hair upward from the neck and face and securing it on the crown of the head, often chosen for formal celebrations like weddings or parties.

例句

Mira wore a beautiful updo with small white flowers for her sister's wedding.

collocation: wear an updo + for [occasion]

The stylist spent almost an hour creating Yumi's elegant updo for the gala.

possessive: [person]'s updo

同義詞
  • bun

    refers specifically to a round, coiled updo, usually worn at the back of the head

  • chignon

    a French-style updo positioned at the nape of the neck, typically smoother and more structured

  • upsweep

    a less common alternative term for the same style; slightly dated in modern usage

反義詞

文法句型

a(n) + updo

updo + noun (updo styles)

用法筆記

Most often used for women's hairstyles in formal or celebratory settings. The plural form is updos.