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

Examples of colorway in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The trash can comes in three colorways: silver, white, or gold. Andrea Wurzburger, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2024 The best-selling pants are selling fast, with sizes selling out, so make sure to check out the five colorways in available sizes. Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 19 Mar. 2024 But Take Note The coat comes in a wide range of colorways, with 18 options. Maya Polton, Parents, 14 Mar. 2024 Sweeney's metallic underwear — which retails for $5,800 on Miu Miu's website — also comes in beige (Emma Corin modeled the colorway on the runway last spring) and pink opal. Nicholas Rice, Peoplemag, 9 Mar. 2024 The white, green and yellow version hits the market for $160 on March 15, but Reebok expects to rollout additional colorways throughout the year. Tim Newcomb, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2024 Plus, the set comes in unique colorways like pistachio green and pacific blue. Anna Popp, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2024 The deals apply to select styles and colorways, including the Weekender bag in Mini, Convertible and Mini Convertible sizes; Béisics backpacks and duffle bags, diaper totes, laptop pouches and more. Danielle Directo-Meston, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Mar. 2024 Hemp is a sustainable, durable fiber, and this unisex style comes in a wide range of colorways that will suit any closet. Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 19 Mar. 2024

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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 Apr. 2024.

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