first edition
noun
: the copies of a literary work first printed from the same type and issued at the same time
also
: a single copy from a first edition
Examples of first edition in a Sentence
There were many errors in the book's first edition.
She owns a valuable first edition of Huckleberry Finn.
Recent Examples on the Web
Subscribe to hear this story Since USA TODAY's first edition in 1982, our newsroom has been known for its powerful visual storytelling.
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Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 12 July 2024
In the quarter, GM also delivered 1,013 of the first editions of the Chevrolet Equinox EVs to dealers.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 2 July 2024
Organizers expect to attract to the first edition about 600 participants from some 30 countries, including representatives of top players in Europe, North America and Asia.
—Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 24 June 2024
The first edition of the team base-camp brochure showcases 24 locations, and FIFA plans to add more base-camp options across Canada, Mexico and the U.S. over the next 18 months.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2024
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Nicole Fallert, USA TODAY, 12 July 2024
In the quarter, GM also delivered 1,013 of the first editions of the Chevrolet Equinox EVs to dealers.
—Jamie L. Lareau, Detroit Free Press, 2 July 2024
Organizers expect to attract to the first edition about 600 participants from some 30 countries, including representatives of top players in Europe, North America and Asia.
—Marcelo Cajueiro, Variety, 24 June 2024
The first edition of the team base-camp brochure showcases 24 locations, and FIFA plans to add more base-camp options across Canada, Mexico and the U.S. over the next 18 months.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 12 June 2024
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“First edition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first%20edition. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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