colorway

[kuhl-er-wey]

noun

1. a combination or arrangement of colors, usually one of several, in which a product, fabric, article of clothing, etc., is available.

   This set of patterns has a pop art look and comes in vivid, sunny, pastel, dark, and neutral colorways.

Word History and Origins

Origin of colorway¹

First recorded in 1940–45; color ( def. ) + way ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

Moments after the Thunder’s 103-91 Game 7 victory over the Indiana Pacers, SGA ascended the stage to accept his most valuable player trophy with a golden colorway of his signature shoe hanging from his neck.

From Los Angeles Times

Posey wore a mini dress featuring the colorway, while Campbell dyed his beard red and black and donned a red and black pigtail wig and shirt with the slogan “Resist Fascism.”

From Los Angeles Times

For any knitter worried about choosing the correct size or colorway, donating to an unknown recipient can be a way to alleviate that stress.

From Seattle Times

Over summer, Street Grandma released its fifth collection, consisting of its cornerstone ankle-length gingham dress in a blue and brown colorway; two pleated skirts with ribbons attached in denim and plaid; two work shirts in both pink linen and blue plaid; the pleated pants in khaki; and shants — not jorts, but ankle-grazing shants: a mix between pants and shorts — in denim and khaki.

From Los Angeles Times

According to a Nike news release, Vanessa Bryant created the Halo concept and triple-white colorway and new shoes in the series will come out each year on Kobe’s birthday.

From Los Angeles Times