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

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The seat comes in a mauve rose colorway, and it can also be purchased as a set with a matching storage ottoman. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2025 The crew neckline keeps it clean and classic, while the vibrant colorways add interest without overpowering the look. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2025 Four of the colorways—tea, jade, classic, and black and white—offer an easy way to try the polka-dot trend, but if that’s not your vibe, there are plenty of floral prints to choose from too. Jake Henry Smith, Glamour, 18 July 2025 Punch it up with a fun color like coral, or stick with classics such as black or navy (Fortunately, almost all 20 colorways are marked down for a limited time). Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 8 July 2025 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 25 Jul. 2025.

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