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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While the Galaxy's Edge Legacy lightsabers are also considered collectibles, some models and some limited edition models come with special display boxes for the hilts. Alexander Cox, Space.com, 1 Sep. 2025 Some luxury brands regularly release limited editions to spark consumer frenzy, but the ultra rich are never frenzied. Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2025 The generation that’s spending on the latest TikTok shop splurge or limited edition Labubu is the same one that’s also skipping meals and dipping into their retirement accounts just to survive. Jessica Coacci, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2025 Fans can also buy limited edition merchandise made in Uecker's honor at all retail locations throughout the stadium, including a Uecker memorial uniform patch that can be added to jerseys. Claudia Levens, jsonline.com, 25 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for limited edition

Word History

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 10 Sep. 2025.

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