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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The Packaging Cé Lumière comes in the same packaging as Cé Noir, this time in a metallic gold colorway. Jihan Forbes, Allure, 10 Jan. 2025 There are six monochrome colors to choose from, and the good news for shoppers who find that their pants tend to run too short or too long is that each colorway has the option to choose between a 31- or 29-inch inseam. Annita Katee, Travel + Leisure, 4 Jan. 2025 This mellowness was epitomized by Rolex acting like good-old Rolex, releasing standard-issue models in standard colorways. Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 28 Dec. 2024 Many of the unique glass pieces have some sort of ball decoration and come in a variety of colorways. Sophie Collé, Architectural Digest, 27 Dec. 2024 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 22 Jan. 2025.

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