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 brand’s focus for spring 2025 on optical frames — with seven sinuous styles, each available in 10 colorways inspired by the curvy landscape of Brazil — aligns with the boom of the category for the company, now accounting for half of its sales. Martino Carrera, WWD, 14 Feb. 2025 Keep in mind that this dining table (and corresponding dining chairs) is only discounted in one colorway: Weathered Gray. Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2025 All creations in the capsule are offered in ivory colorways. Ashlyn Robinette, People.com, 11 Feb. 2025 Now Add a pop of pink to your sweat outfit with this adorable soft pink colorway. Brittany Leitner, StyleCaster, 4 Feb. 2025 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 Feb. 2025.

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