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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All four colorways of the unisex shoe are on sale for 23 percent off. Jasmine Gomez, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025 Additional colorways for the Air Max 95000 were also previewed. Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2025 Solid colorways can be mixed and matched, while contrasting edge-trim ensures these never fall flat on your tablescape. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 23 Oct. 2025 Both bags — which come in a handful of colorways — are perfect for the holiday season, whether one is buying them for themself or as a gift for someone else. Hedy Phillips, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for colorway

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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 29 Oct. 2025.

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