first edition
noun
: the copies of a literary work first printed from the same type and issued at the same time
also
: a single copy from a first edition
Examples of first edition in a Sentence
There were many errors in the book's first edition.
She owns a valuable first edition of Huckleberry Finn.
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Alremaihi noted that García Bernal’s presence is particularly meaningful because the Mexican star attended Qumra’s first edition as Master in 2015.
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 15 Feb. 2026
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—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
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—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Feb. 2026
Its inaugural curator, Rashid Rana, quit before the event’s first edition opened.
—News Desk, Artforum, 10 Feb. 2026
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Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 15 Feb. 2026
The two companies launched the first edition of the glasses in September 2021, but the device didn't gain widespread attention until the second-generation launch in 2023.
—Samantha Subin, CNBC, 11 Feb. 2026
Entertainment Weekly can exclusively announce Dancing With the Stars Con 2026, the first edition of a new convention uniting past winners, fan-favorite alums, scads of pro partners, and even two members of the esteemed judging panel for a weekend of DWTS-centric events and activities.
—Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 10 Feb. 2026
Its inaugural curator, Rashid Rana, quit before the event’s first edition opened.
—News Desk, Artforum, 10 Feb. 2026
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“First edition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/first%20edition. Accessed 17 Feb. 2026.
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