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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Much in demand for her joyful fashion prints and clever sense of color, Birtwell’s talent has always been her ability to mix vibrant prints of different scales, freely weaving childlike splashy daisies with more geometric abstract squiggles in exuberant colorways. Emma Baxter-Wright, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 That collection consisted of 14 limited-edition pieces in a new colorway designed exclusively for Asaya. Sporty & Rich was founded by Oberg in 2014. Jean E. Palmieri, WWD, 4 Nov. 2024 These Nike Air Jordan Retro 14 sneakers come in a white, black, metallic silver and varsity red colorway. Rudie Obias, Variety, 1 Nov. 2024 Time and Tru Knit Loafers $20 $15 at Walmart This pair of knit loafers has over 200 perfect ratings and comes in multiple colorways, including on-sale holiday-ready green and burgundy, along with classic shades like black and navy. Kelsey Fredricks, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2024 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 19 Nov. 2024.

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