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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Better Homes & Gardens Kane Wooden Platform Bed This full-size wooden platform bed costs only a little more than $100 and is on sale in multiple colorways, including white, natural beige, brown, and black. Kelsey Fredricks, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Nov. 2024 Nordic Knots Up to 30% Off For us at Vogue, Nordic Knots is the place to find high-end, unique rugs in a variety of chic colorways, patterns and textures. Cortne Bonilla, Vogue, 29 Nov. 2024 The Artisan mixers also come in more colors (check out the textured dark green colorway, a limited edition collaboration with Magnolia’s Hearth & Hand line at Target that's available at a discount right now) and with both stainless-steel and glass bowls. Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 29 Nov. 2024 Just be careful, only a few of the sizes and colorways are on sale! Sarah Madaus, Architectural Digest, 29 Nov. 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 11 Dec. 2024.

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