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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The available colorways—including a muted forest green, cream, and simple black—are understated yet stylish. Abigail Barronian, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024 The Artisan mixers also come in more colors (check out the textured dark green colorway, a limited edition collaboration with Magnolia's Hearth & Hand line at Target) and with both stainless steel and glass bowls. Tiffany Hopkins, Bon Appétit, 4 Nov. 2024 This comfy and functional gift item comes in various fun colorways and makes a great stocking stuffer. Adam Mansuroglu, WWD, 1 Nov. 2024 Now, the brand goes back to basics with a new colorway in the standard date version of the iconic model featuring a handsome blue gray dial. Cait Bazemore, Robb Report, 31 Oct. 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 24 Nov. 2024.

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