colorway

noun

col·​or·​way ˈkə-lər-ˌwā How to pronounce colorway (audio)
: a color or arrangement of colors
fabric sold in a variety of colorways

Examples of colorway in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The Edge only comes in a Midnight Blue colorway and will be available for purchase through Amazon, Best Buy, and Motorola.com, as well as directly through carriers. Sarah Lord, PCMAG, 4 June 2024 In the meantime, the dress is available in two other stunning colorways — sage green with white flowers and a blue-and-white floral pattern. Catherine Santino, Peoplemag, 3 June 2024 With the Sky, Ms. Reese has worn a special colorway (pink and white) of the Reebok Solution Low, a retro model from Mr. Iverson’s sneaker line. Scott Cacciola, New York Times, 26 May 2024 The trail running shoes come in other colorways, including University Blue, Pink Glow and Gym; Black, Light Magenta, Pink Foam and Chlorophyll; Vapor Green, Thunder Blue, Light Armory Blue and Dark Team Red; Hyper Pink, Team Red, Pink Foam and Burgundy Crush and others. Rudie Obias, Variety, 20 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for colorway 

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Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of colorway was in 1941

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“Colorway.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/colorway. Accessed 9 Jun. 2024.

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