Synonyms of heir

heir

noun

ˈer 

as in inheritor

a person who has the right to inherit property

upon his death, Mr. Parkworth's property was divided evenly among his heirs, four sons and three daughters

Synonyms & Similar Words

• inheritor
• legatee
• heiress
• descendant
• successor
• heir at law
• claimant
• beneficiary
• devisee
• heir apparent
• assignee
• scion
• representative
• coheir
• grantee
• coheiress
• succeeder

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of heir

The series follows Rapp (Noah Reid), a private investigator who arrives in the small coastal town of Whittock, to investigate the disappearance of a young heir to a powerful fishery, Henry Park (Williams). — Denise Petski, Deadline, 25 Sep. 2026

Fernández’s economy minister from 2013 to 2015, Kicillof was seen as her natural heir before the two fell out over who should lead the movement. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026

Chambers, 41, an American multimillionaire media heir known as Fergie, was arrested at the ​request of US authorities on July 10 while on holiday in Ibiza. — Reuters, NBC news, 23 Sep. 2026

Having left behind no spouse, children, or will, Prince’s sister, Tyka Nelson, and five half-siblings — Sharon Nelson, Norrine Nelson, John Nelson, Omarr Baker, and Alfred Jackson — were named his legal heirs under Minnesota law. — Brianna Zigler, Entertainment Weekly, 23 Sep. 2026

Phrases Containing heir

• heir at law