colorway

noun

col·​or·​way ˈkə-lər-ˌwā How to pronounce colorway (audio)
Synonyms of colorwaynext
: a color or arrangement of colors
fabric sold in a variety of colorways

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This new women’s-exclusive Air Max 95 OG Big Bubble comes in Soft Yellow/Alabaster/Metallic Silver and is decked out in a number of unique details in addition to its spring-friendly colorway. Riley Jones, Footwear News, 28 Feb. 2026 Other colorways such as dusty rose, pale blue, and marigold yellow embody the same vintage style but with more saturation involved. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 28 Feb. 2026 In other images for the campaign, Sweeney posed in a seamless tank and underwear set, in nude, white, and black colorways, respectively. Lara Walsh, InStyle, 26 Feb. 2026 Perfect for all your loungey travel outfits, this sporty shoe comes in four colorways, with prices starting at $72. Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 26 Feb. 2026 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 7 Mar. 2026.

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