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heirloom

noun

Definition of heirloom

as in gift

something that is or may be inherited Her watch is a family heirloom.

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Recent Examples of heirloom The Princess of Wales wore a bright yellow Elie Saab gown, along with the Queen Mary Lover’s Knot Tiara and heirloom jewelry from Queen Elizabeth’s collection. — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 25 Oct. 2026 On Camilla's wrists were two more impressive heirloom jewels, namely two art deco Cartier bracelets that previously belonged to the Queen Mother. — Stephanie Bridger-Linning, Vanity Fair, 25 Oct. 2026 Remove it from the kitchen and consider keeping it for your next arts-and-crafts project or as an heirloom gift for someone who can appreciate it. — Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Oct. 2026 Weigand spends much of his time on house calls, reviving cherished heirlooms that have long fallen silent. — La'tasha Givens, CBS News, 20 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for heirloom

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gift

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Black Friday brings $600 off plus complimentary gifts For Black Friday, iGarden is offering the K70 at US$699, down from its regular retail price of US$1,299.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 6 Nov. 2026
Court filings allege that Sapov became obsessed with the victim, tracked down their relatives on social media and sent gifts to the victim’s residence.

— Maven Navarro, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 5 Nov. 2026

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