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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This viral brand is known for putting out gorgeous new colorways with each season, and these collections are no exception. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 17 Mar. 2026 Wallace appreciates the variety of colorways like sage green and grayish blue for styling different bedrooms. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 17 Mar. 2026 The 2-in-1 Hot Tool and Air Glosser is upgraded with a Liquid Gold colorway and achieves salon-quality, camera-ready blowouts from the comforts of home sweet home. Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 17 Mar. 2026 The relaunch includes four colorways for adults (Natural/Sea Salt, Deep Coral/Sachet Pink, Regal Blue/Dazzling Blue, and Black/Dark Shadow) and three colorways for children (Natural/Sea Salt, Deep Coral/Sachet Pink, and Black/Dark Shadow). Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 16 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 30 Mar. 2026.

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