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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This mellowness was epitomized by Rolex acting like good-old Rolex, releasing standard-issue models in standard colorways. Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 28 Dec. 2024 Many of the unique glass pieces have some sort of ball decoration and come in a variety of colorways. Sophie Collé, Architectural Digest, 27 Dec. 2024 Spode: Tower Blue Pattern The popular 'Tower Blue' pattern, introduced in the early 1800s, was based on a book illustration and produced in many colorways. Sandra S. Soria, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Dec. 2024 Each bank reportedly owned a particular colorway or fabric, while the thickness and spacing of the stripes themselves delineated a person’s rank within the company. Leah Dolan, CNN, 17 Dec. 2024 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 5 Jan. 2025.

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