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

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limited edition

To commemorate the release, Rideaux and Hussle’s team dropped multiple limited edition vinyl records of the album as well as cassettes and T-shirts.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 12, 2026

The preservation charity said it would give free limited edition postcards to children visiting 18 of its sites over the summer "in a bid to revive the once popular holiday tradition".

From BBC ● Jul. 10, 2026

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

From Salon ● May 18, 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

She’s dressed like her Warcross avatar—in a limited edition suit and webbed glitter cape—and dancing with a bunch of businessmen in bright pink suits.

From "Warcross" by Marie Lu