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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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 The bar’s lineup of limited edition Tiki mugs often draws long lines of the faithful who rave about the collectible designs. Brady MacDonald, Oc Register, 10 Oct. 2025 Trader Joe's customers expressed their interest in smaller totes after a limited edition line in 2024, according to the company's website. Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 8 Oct. 2025 Previous limited editions, which include a collaboration with Irish designer Róisín Pierce for fall 2025, were available globally via Polène’s e-commerce site. Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 3 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 18 Oct. 2025.

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