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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Special badges and colors let everyone know your Slingshot is a limited edition. — William Roberson, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026 If you're really set on maximizing your commitment to the classic Xbox design aesthetic, earlier this week, Microsoft started taking preorders for the limited edition of its translucent and green Xbox Series X, the Xbox Series X25 Limited Edition. — Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 29 Aug. 2026 Most limited editions from Lamborghini are sold out by the time they're publicly announced. — Robert Frank, CNBC, 14 Aug. 2026 Wear pink and scoop up some limited edition merch, but no word if Angel Reese’s new doll will be on the shelves (can confirm, however, that Reese spent part of her weekend giving back). — Tyler Estep, AJC.com, 3 Aug. 2026 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 Sep. 2026.

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