limited edition

noun

: an issue of something collectible (such as books, prints, or medals) that is advertised to be limited to a relatively small number of copies

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The 47 mm limited edition (PAM00249) was released in 2006 to mark 70 years since Panerai created the prototype dive watches for the Italian Royal Navy combat divers in 1936. Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 25 July 2026 The limited edition Light Phones that have this tool preinstalled sold out in the first few hours, which was so exciting. David Pierce, The Verge, 25 July 2026 Earlier this month, the Stones released a limited edition of their latest album, Foreign Tongues, as a nostalgic Marvel collab package with inserts featuring Spider-Man, Wolverine, Captain America, Thor and Hulk. Lina Lecaro, SPIN, 22 July 2026 Choose from more than a dozen solid colors and limited edition patterns, from twin/twin XL to split king. Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for limited edition

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First Known Use

1818, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of limited edition was in 1818

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“Limited edition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/limited%20edition. Accessed 28 Jul. 2026.

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