limited edition

noun

|Updated on: 17 Aug 2018

Definition of limited edition

: 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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Recent Examples of limited edition from the Web

Had his return happened six months ago, it surely would have been celebrated with a stack of headlines, a swath of ludicrous comments and possibly the timed release of a limited edition Big Baller Brand passport holder.

— martin rogers, USA TODAY, "NBA beware: LaVar Ball is back and it's only a matter of time before he starts talking," 3 May 2018
According to MacRumors, Apple is gearing up to announce the release of a limited edition red iPhone today.

— troy l. smith, cleveland.com, "Apple seeing red with latest iPhone," 9 Apr. 2018
The limited edition ciders will be served until they're gone.

— georgann yara, azcentral, "Happy birthday, America! 35 restaurants celebrating with Fourth of July food, drink deals," 29 June 2018
The limited edition Tennessee Braspberry Supertea goes on sale on Amazon later this month.

— zlati meyer, USA TODAY, "Justin Timberlake created 'braspberry' mania -- and now it's taking off," 8 June 2018
The company collaborated with Lancôme on a limited edition run of 100 jars of its Absolue L’Extrait Ultimate Elixir for the holidays.

— jamie rosen, Town & Country, "This Limited-Edition Lancôme Cream Is Marie-Antoinette in a Jar," 20 Dec. 2017
The limited edition scent is perfectly light, ideal for freshening up before an evening at a beach bar or for spritzing on clothes that come out of your luggage smelling less than grand.

— cara kelly, USA TODAY, "Packing the ultimate weekender: Our favorite products for your carry-on or beach bag," 9 July 2018
The 72-year-old limited edition scotch that will be sold in a Lalique crystal decanter to commemorate the opening of Macallan’s new distillery.

— emily price, Fortune, "The Macallan Unveils a 72-Year-Old Scotch, Its Oldest Whisky Ever Released," 4 June 2018
The limited edition bears are available from Merrythought for £269 ($362) A special Crown Cake Confection by Rosalind Miller Cake designer Rosalind Miller designed a luxurious two-tiered Crown Cake in honor of the royal wedding.

— kate samuelson, Time, "20 of the Tastiest, Fanciest and Most Bizarre Royal Wedding Souvenirs," 14 May 2018

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