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

Fans of adidas will love the brand's iconic three-stripe design featured heavily throughout, and newcomers who prefer a feminine touch might fall for some of the pieces in pastel colorways or the flowy, body-skimming styles. —Kelsey Legg, ABC News, 20 Apr. 2026

Lululemon’s hottest accessory—its signature belt bags—are always in style, and this icy blue colorway pairs well with most neutrals. —Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 19 Apr. 2026

Researchers from analyst house IDC told The Financial Times earlier this year that the bright orange iPhone colorway went viral on China's social media, helping to boost Apple's YoY sales by 36% in the country. —Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 19 Apr. 2026

The baby pink colorway gives it a hard-soft quality that’s hard to match. —Julissa James, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 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