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 Seventy-three of these movements were certified and subsequently released to the public in a limited edition as Observatory Chronometer watches. David Flett, Robb Report, 2 July 2024 There are four classic colors and prints available and a large selection of limited editions that are usually fun, like daisy print or checkerboard. Medea Giordano, WIRED, 29 June 2024 But fans well know that for some of Swift’s past limited editions, especially a few scarce vinyl items, the sky has been the limit on resale prices. Julia MacCary, Variety, 23 June 2024 The limited edition Apple series is considered a companion show to HBO's 2001 series Band of Brothers, as well as the 2010 miniseries The Pacific, both of which Hanks and Spielberg collaborated on together. Charlotte Phillipp, Peoplemag, 3 June 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 27 Jul. 2024.

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