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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The first colorway will be available in an all-blue silhouette that also features Clark's new signature logo. Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 19 June 2026 Each style is available in hues directly inspired by Bala’s five core colorways of charcoal gray, espresso brown (in lieu of their signature sand hue), blush pink, sage green and sea blue, with sporty contrast piping, to match the brand’s athletic accessories. Emily Mercer, Footwear News, 18 June 2026 The blush-pink colorway and delicate bow feel feminine without veering overly precious, while the sporty sole lends a casual touch. Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 18 June 2026 Returning alongside the new pieces is the Wimbledon Collegiate Cap, the brand's fastest selling headwear item of 2025, which sold out by day four of last year's Championships and is back in new colorways. Pooja Mistry, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 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 23 Jun. 2026.

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