limited edition

American  

noun

limited editions plural

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

Inflected Forms

Nouns

• limited editions
  plural

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

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 “Harry Potter” Body Wash set includes scents like Charms and Defense Against the Dark Arts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 15, 2026

Two existing categories -- best recording package and best boxed or special limited edition package – have been consolidated into one category, best recording package.

From Barron's • Jan. 31, 2026

My father had a lot of artist’s prints, limited edition copies approved and signed by the artist of the masterwork they emulated.

From "Burning Blue" by Paul Griffin