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 navy blue, green, and royal blue colorways are also on sale. Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 13 Sep. 2025 Denim styles come in an array of classic indigo washes as well as autumnal colorways like earth brown and portobello khaki. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 12 Sep. 2025 The brand is blowing up for its bold designs, playful colorways, and the distinct versatility of its catalog. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 11 Sep. 2025 Both the men's and women's products are a clog shoe, a zip-up hoodie, and a pair of sweatpants, with the three products being sold in different colorways, a pink for the women's collection, and a khaki for the men's. Marni Rose McFall, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for colorway

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

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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 Sep. 2025.

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