colorway

noun

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

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His name took over for the previous branding, and the company reportedly made 390 different colorways for Frazier to play in. Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 11 June 2026 Save big on ski gear for next season, with discounts as much as $150 off, or get a deal on the popular Speedcross 6 Gore-Tex trail shoes, currently priced at $124—down from $165—in select colorways. Jessica Sulima, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 June 2026 Sizes range from 5 to 11, including half sizes, with four colorways. Olivia Bria, Travel + Leisure, 10 June 2026 My parents lived in New Mexico a few years back, which inspired me to try the warm terracotta colorway to remind me of the pretty canyons. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 10 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for colorway

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 17 Jun. 2026.

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