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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Available in three two-toned colorways, the Ondulato napkin packs a lot of personality into a humble tabletop accessory. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 16 June 2025 The Popstar Clips are available in a wide assortment of fun and flirty colorways to match your vanity’s vibe, like this Crème Brulee option that comes decorated with diamonds. Olivia Cigliano, Footwear News, 12 June 2025 Available in 16 colorways and a wide range of sizes—including wide options—these walking shoes have earned nearly 30,000 five-star reviews on Amazon alone. Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2025 No longer solely for restaurant tables, cordless lamps come in a wide range of colorways and styles, meaning there's something for every type of space. Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 9 June 2025 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 20 Jun. 2025.

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