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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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This butter colorway keeps things light-hearted, even in the dregs of winter, and the colorway’s additional discount makes for a special treat at checkout. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 30 Nov. 2025 The low-profile sneakers are perfect for any activity from running to sightseeing and come in a variety of fun colorways that are all breathable and lightweight. Taylor Fox, Travel + Leisure, 29 Nov. 2025 Like black and Luminous Green styles that preceded it, the upcoming colorway is offered in a glossy patent leather finish. Riley Jones, Footwear News, 29 Nov. 2025 Grab it in the Bear Mountain Scene colorway, which features line drawings of bears, cabins, and trees on one side, and bear paws on the reverse. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 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 3 Dec. 2025.

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