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

Examples of colorway in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The luggage is offered in four colorways — jet black, coast blue, cloud gray and clay pink — and ranges in price from $225 to $325. Layla Ilchi, WWD, 26 June 2024 Coach’s Tabby bags have been widely coveted over the last couple of years, so the fact that this Barbie pink colorway is down to $245 is kind of a big deal. Summer Cartwright, StyleCaster, 25 June 2024 The white colorway is a great neutral option that pairs very nicely with summer linens or a classic maxi-length sundress, but the brand also has a green and pink option that can add a pop of color to any look. Jordyn Burrell, Travel + Leisure, 22 June 2024 The fourth-gen model retains a two-tone colorway, with Oystersteel and yellow gold running across the case and Oyster bracelet. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 17 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for colorway 

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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 4 Jul. 2024.

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