limited edition

American  

noun

1. an edition, as of a book or lithograph, limited to a specified small number of copies.

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limited edition British  

noun

1. an edition of something such as a book, plate, etc, that is limited to a specified number

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• limited-edition
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of limited edition

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

They often offer exclusive sales, access to limited edition items and maybe even specialized discounts.

From Salon • May 18, 2026

Claire’s plans to begin selling some limited edition products online later this year, but will continue to concentrate the bulk of its growth efforts on its 900 stores, Goad said.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 16, 2026

The Rolling Stones have mysteriously released a new limited edition single on vinyl only, under the band name The Cockroaches, further fueling speculation the British rockers are poised to drop a 25th studio album.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

The launch of a limited edition Pikachu plush saw huge queues at Pokémon Centre stores in Japan, and fans have long complained of scalpers targeting these events in an attempt to turn a profit.

From BBC • Mar. 3, 2026

A limited edition faux snakeskin racquet cover for $600?

From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin