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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Available in Vintage Indigo, Vintage Ecru, Bronze Brown, and Amazon Green colorways, the Sperry x Todd Snyder x Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood CVO sneaker retails for $120. Stephen Garner, Footwear News, 28 May 2026 The bags’ chic silhouettes and neutral colorways first caught my attention, but the brand’s thoughtful attention to detail and smart features are what have kept me traveling with Béis for over three years. Meaghan Kenny, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 May 2026 Pink Pursuit, meanwhile, offers up a slightly brighter colorway, with pinks, greens, and dashes of light blue. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 27 May 2026 On top of having a cool silhouette, this skirt also features a chic boho floral print, available in 23 different patterns and colorways. Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 26 May 2026 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 3 Jun. 2026.

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