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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The MacBook Neo comes in four colorways, including a cheeky Citrus that's unlike anything Apple's put out before. New Atlas, 5 Mar. 2026 Vergara embraced the latte dressing trend, pairing the rich colorway with a matching $3,500 Bottega Veneta bag and a suede, camel trench coat. Daisy Maldonado, InStyle, 5 Mar. 2026 In addition to the materials and design, what makes these square-toe boots stand out is their colorways. Jessie Quinn, StyleCaster, 5 Mar. 2026 The crowd was eclectic, some in vintage WNBA gear or old college jerseys from their favorite players, others sporting the vibrant colorways of clubs competing in Monday night’s playoff games. Emily Adams, Hartford Courant, 4 Mar. 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 10 Mar. 2026.

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