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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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Nike’s Air Force 1 sneaker may be most commonly associated with leather builds in monochromatic black and white colorways, but the iconic 1980s model has much more to offer for fans looking to switch things up. Riley Jones, Footwear News, 7 Dec. 2025 This is definitely the 2025 update, between the deep brown colorway and the wide leg. Hannah Dylan Pasternak, SELF, 5 Dec. 2025 This low-pile linen rug that’s currently hundreds off easily blends into your existing decor, and comes in four soothing colorways to ground your space. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 1 Dec. 2025 These are available in full-grain leather and suede in multiple colorways. Alesandra Dubin, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 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 9 Dec. 2025.

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