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

Examples of limited edition in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web It is pressed on limited edition purple and green smoky vinyl and remastered for maximum impact. Ron Hart, SPIN, 17 Apr. 2024 The labeling also shows the jam was made in Meghan’s hometown of Montecito and the jars are being sold as part of a limited edition that could make the product pretty pricey. Martha Ross, The Mercury News, 16 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for limited edition 

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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 5 May. 2024.

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