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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From your fingertips to your toes, there’s no better time to indulge in this melty, dreamy colorway. Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 28 June 2025 The white colorway option can make a great addition to your arsenal of white sneakers. Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 28 June 2025 First off, the design—which comes in black and brown colorways—is so stylish, classic, and versatile. Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 26 June 2025 Moments after the Thunder’s 103-91 Game 7 victory over the Indiana Pacers, SGA ascended the stage to accept his most valuable player trophy with a golden colorway of his signature shoe hanging from his neck. Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 25 June 2025 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 3 Jul. 2025.

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