limited edition

American

noun

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

limited edition British

noun

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

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limited-edition

adjective

Inflected Forms

Nouns

limited editions

plural

Etymology

Origin of limited edition

First recorded in 1900–05

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limited edition

It will be joined by limited edition merch, including a sweatshirt and a tote.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 5, 2026

A limited edition vinyl will be sold at Record Store Day and HMV outlets.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

His image is featured on a limited edition US passport, and the airport in West Palm Beach, Florida is now named for him.

From Barron's ● Aug. 13, 2026

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

From Salon ● May 18, 2026

He began to campaign for such a return, and published the instruction manual for his compass in a limited edition book, dedicated to Prince Cosimo de’ Medici, in 1606.

From "The Scientists" by John Gribbin

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