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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After appearing in a purple splatter colorway that some likened to Nike’s iconic Air Foamposite One Galaxy print, the brand’s new GT Future basketball sneaker is getting a full-on Milky Way makeover. Riley Jones, Footwear News, 15 Feb. 2026 The main colorways for the uniforms are bright blue and crisp white. Sportsday Staff, Dallas Morning News, 14 Feb. 2026 The classic co-ord is bound to become your new go-to thanks to its relaxed fit, cozy cotton-blend material, and chic neutral colorway. Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 14 Feb. 2026 Pair with a set of decorative pillows in coordinating white-and-blue colorways for something extra matchy-matchy. Nashia Baker, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 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 18 Feb. 2026.

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