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 very next day, the Princess of Wales (then the Duchess of Cambridge) and her husband Prince William introduced George to the world, as a swarm of reporters and photographers gathered to see the first glimpse of the new heir to the throne. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 22 July 2026

His appearance at the tea exemplifies the importance William and Kate have placed on gradually introducing their children — especially George, as the heir — to the royal duties they are expected to inherit one day. — Meredith Kile, PEOPLE, 22 July 2026

Yaga stars Schitt’s Creek alum Noah Reid as Rapp, a private investigator who arrives in a small coastal town following the disappearance of a young heir to a powerful fishery. — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 22 July 2026

Already regarded by many as soccer’s next global superstar and the heir to Lionel Messi, Yamal will be entering his prime in 2030. — Dean Jones, New York Times, 20 July 2026

Phrases Containing heir

• heir at law