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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Other sale finds include a planter pot in a limited edition LoveShackFancy print, adorable dog bookends with a 61 percent discount, and shatterproof tumblers primed for Fourth of July hosting. Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026 Her line, called Sea La Vie, is a limited edition pajama line designed to be worn all day, from the beach to breakfast. Noelle Alviz-Gransee, Kansas City Star, 11 June 2026 Other famous cars auctioned by the company include a 1977 Cadillac Elvis Presley's last car, George Michael's Range Rover and a limited edition Mercedes-Benz once owned by the late Robin Williams . Jennifer Hassan, USA Today, 8 June 2026 The brand recently launched a limited edition strawberry flavor that’s become my go-to this spring. Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for limited edition

Word History

First Known Use

1818, in the meaning defined above

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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 17 Jun. 2026.

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