colorway

noun

col·​or·​way ˈkə-lər-ˌwā 

: a color or arrangement of colors

fabric sold in a variety of colorways

Examples of colorway in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Menichetti updated traditional designs with new materials and silhouettes, mixing gabardine and the Burberry check with leather, stretch fabrics, and brighter colorways. — Frannie Comstock, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Oct. 2026

Airy styles were trending during the latest edition of Paris Fashion Week, featuring the likes of Zendaya and Jennifer Lawrence, among others, opting for delicate fabrics, designs and soft colorways. — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026

The sets also each come with a presentation box with a slew of accessories in their respective colorways, including a loupe, a travel pouch, and a cardholder. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 5 Oct. 2026

The new style appears in numerous colorways and several iterations — from flats to heels to lace-up versions. — Laure Guilbault, Vogue, 4 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1941, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for colorway

• aaa
• alleyway
• alumnae
• anime
• anyway
• arete
• attache
• axillae
• baa
• beaujolais
• bouvier
• breakaway