limited edition

Meanings

1. 1nouncountable

   A product made in a small, fixed number, often to mark an event or to make it feel special.

   Grammar: Countable: you can say 'a limited edition' or 'limited editions'.

   Patterns

   • a limited edition of something
   • in limited edition

   The gallery is selling a limited edition of 200 signed posters.

   This watch is a limited edition, so only 500 were made.

   She collects limited editions of her favorite sneakers.

2. 2adjectivebefore a noun

   Used before a noun to describe a product produced in a small, restricted number.

   Grammar: Comes before the noun: a limited edition book, not 'a book limited edition'.

   Patterns

   • limited edition something

   They released a limited edition vinyl record for the band's anniversary.

   The limited edition cover features artwork by a local painter.

Word forms

Common combinations

limited edition print

He bought a limited edition print at the museum shop.

limited edition release

The limited edition release sold out in minutes.

numbered limited edition

Each numbered limited edition comes with a certificate.

limited edition run

The limited edition run was only 1,000 copies.

Synonyms and how they differ

special edition

Usually means a version with extra features, not necessarily a small number.

collector's item

Focuses on being valuable to collectors, not on how many were made.

Opposites

Word family

limited adjective

Restricted in size, amount, or extent.

edition noun

One of a series of copies of a book, newspaper, or product.

Commonly confused: limited edition or special edition?

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