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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Takashi Murakami collection will be available in highly limited editions, though Vuitton declined to communicate on the number of bags and their price, referring inquiries to client advisers in stores. Joelle Diderich, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025 One hundred special limited edition Supersports ISRs were sold to commemorate the marque’s world ice speed record-breaking run in Finland. Sean Evans, Robb Report, 21 Oct. 2025 The limited edition collection includes apparel, pajamas and beauty worn by the cast and crew of 2025’s Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show. Erin Lassner, HollywoodReporter, 15 Oct. 2025 The superstar issued dozens of variants of her album in vinyl, CD and digital download formats — 38 different ones, by Billboard’s last count, most of them limited editions featuring different cover art and/or acoustic bonus tracks. Chris Willman, Variety, 13 Oct. 2025 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 24 Oct. 2025.

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