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 company collaborated with DC Comics to develop a limited edition line of deodorant, body wash, and shampoo products for men. Tiffany Leigh, Forbes.com, 28 July 2025 The limited edition buckets can only be purchased once per customer, the theater chains said online. Saleen Martin, USA Today, 26 July 2025 Mattel marketing executive Steve Ozer revealed a huge line of limited edition elite collection action figures featuring the WWE wrestlers. Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 July 2025 Trader Joe’s has crowned strawberry the flavor of summer, but most of the strawberry swag is limited edition for a reason (not worth your time!). Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit Magazine, 19 July 2025 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 1 Aug. 2025.

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