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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Samsonite unveils a new Chocolate Mauve colorway in its latest collection, starring Olivia Culpo. Samantha Leal, Travel + Leisure, 29 Apr. 2026 Opt for clear, light blue, or light pink colorways to elongate the leg, or try a pair in tortoise or red if your outfit would benefit from a statement shoe. ABC News, 29 Apr. 2026 Their coffee table in the same colorway is equally impactful. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 29 Apr. 2026 Erlanger teamed up with the brand to design a collection featuring two elegant high-heel styles — a sculptural stiletto and a platform heel — across 12 colorways, priced at $399. Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 24 Apr. 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 2 May. 2026.

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