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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And also similar to the Air Max 97, which eventually released in additional colorways, the Undefeated x Air Max 95 is expected to add even more looks in the future. Riley Jones, Footwear News, 4 Oct. 2025 Thanks to celebrity cosigns from style icons like Olivia Rodrigo and custom colorways designed with Free People, Frye boots are still very much in the conversation. Aemilia Madden, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2025 Offered in double black and indigo/tan colorways, both pieces feature durable washed-wax canvas in high stress areas to prevent tears. Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 1 Oct. 2025 Vogue’s associate shopping director Talia Abbas gushes, highlighting the stunning colorways. Jenny Berg, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for colorway

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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 8 Oct. 2025.

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