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
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
And Pizza Hut added Detroit-style pizza to its menu as a limited edition in early 2021, much to the delight of some customers. Paula Wethington, CBS News, 23 June 2026 The launch of that exhibit also included a special promotion that saw the BPL printing a bunch of limited edition library cards commemorating all 13 of Jay’s solo albums. Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 22 June 2026 Peony, which is listed as limited edition, joins Snow, Light Heather Grey, Sienna Heather, Cocoa Heather and Onyx in the current color lineup. Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 22 June 2026 The collaboration is a limited edition and exclusive to this season. Rachel Dube, Forbes.com, 19 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

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Limited edition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/limited%20edition. Accessed 1 Jul. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster