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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With eight colorways on sale, picking the perfect shoulder bag to suit your style is easy. Gabriela Izquierdo, Southern Living, 27 Dec. 2025 The Nike x Jacquemus Moon Shoe came out in three colorways, featuring a ruched nylon upper and Nike Grind outsole, bringing together the racing roots of the shoe style with a modern ballet look. Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 27 Dec. 2025 Next, Bloom held up a pair of the same Christian Dior sweatshirts in two different colorways, blue and beige, which sell for around $5,400 on the brand's website. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 26 Dec. 2025 Vuori Women's Performance Joggers The brand’s iconic joggers are an activewear staple, and so many colorways are on sale right now. Kristine Thomason, Travel + Leisure, 25 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for colorway

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 30 Dec. 2025.

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