colorway

noun

col·​or·​way ˈkə-lər-ˌwā 

: a color or arrangement of colors

fabric sold in a variety of colorways

Examples of colorway in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Bonus points for the shoe coming in a range of unexpected colorways, including a pink-and-cream cow print. —Annie Blackman, InStyle, 12 Jan. 2026

The Teyana Taylor x Air Jordan 1, her first sneaker collaboration, released in 2023 with a predominantly red colorway featuring green thorns on its Swoosh and a massive removable gold-tone metal charm featuring her initials and a rose. —Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 12 Jan. 2026

In addition to their shapelessness, Kalish doesn't love the lack of colorways cloud sofas come in. —Sarah Lyon, The Spruce, 12 Jan. 2026

On sale in seven colorways, these relaxed, wide-leg pants have a warm cotton interior and a sleek, slightly shiny exterior that mimics retro athletic track pants. —Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 11 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for colorway

• aaa
• adonais
• alleyway
• alumnae
• anime
• anyway
• arete
• attache
• baa
• beaujolais
• bouvier
• breakaway