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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While the Red Steel colorway wasn’t actually worn in NBA action by Michael Jordan, its red accents gave it a Chicago Bulls-adjacent look that proved popular with fans in ’05. Riley Jones, Footwear News, 11 Apr. 2026 Snag the pair in a range of colorways to coordinate with the rest of your spring wardrobe. Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 11 Apr. 2026 Iconic French cookware brand Le Creuset's bouquet of colorways is often inspired by beautiful regions around the world. Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 10 Apr. 2026 The Mini Cool is available in three colorways; the Stone (cream) one is on sale now, while the Carenelian (red) and Ink (blue) versions will become available over the next couple of months. Abhimanyu Ghoshal, New Atlas, 9 Apr. 2026 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 19 Apr. 2026.

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