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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There are three colorways – Wolf Silver Metallic with Blue Stripe, Wolf Silver Metallic with Grey Stripe, and Graphite Black. New Atlas, 19 Oct. 2025 Arriving at retailers now is the Nike Air Force 1 Low ’07 in Light Bone and Mink Brown colorways, with a third Burgundy Crush look set to join the group soon. Riley Jones, Footwear News, 19 Oct. 2025 The fridge and coffee machine showcase the same eye-catching colorway, as well as a lollipop with the starting number (23) of the Le Mans winner. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2025 Choose from 11 colorways, including a playful leopard print and fall-ready chocolate brown. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 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 21 Oct. 2025.

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