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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Coming in butter yellow or sky blue colorways, this soft cotton, long-sleeve rugby shirt will certainly brighten your day. Jordyn Burrell, Travel + Leisure, 8 Feb. 2026 Pick from 14 neutral or bold colorways with a contrasting white trim. Cheryl Wagemann, InStyle, 8 Feb. 2026 Opt for a pristine white or cream colorway to give your bedroom that boutique hotel sleep experience. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 7 Feb. 2026 While the classic bluish-gray colorway is the best deal at $28, there are 30 colorway options to choose from to match your home decor for under $35. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Feb. 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 14 Feb. 2026.

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