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 collaboration is a limited edition and exclusive to this season. Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 19 June 2026 The limited edition elixir features notes of vanilla with watery and fruity accords, amber, apple, and ylang-ylang. Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 17 June 2026 Rock & Roll Denim is joining forces with Koe Wetzel on a line of limited edition men’s apparel. Brayden Garcia, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2026 Sales-wise, the first-week figure was 87,000 (all in digital downloads, since CD and vinyl copies Swift put up as limited editions on her webstore didn’t ship until after the debut week was over). Chris Willman, Variety, 15 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for limited edition

Word History

First Known Use

1818, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 23 Jun. 2026.

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