heirloom

Definition of heirloomnext
as in gift
something that is or may be inherited Her watch is a family heirloom.

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Recent Examples of heirloom Tomatoes that are soon to be processed can be picked ripe, as can heirloom tomatoes that will be served at restaurants within a few days. Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Libations lean sweet, with drinks like the Sweet Corn, made with Baby Jane heirloom corn bourbon and corn syrup. Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 Standouts from the early tasting included a heirloom tomato and watermelon salad with queso oaxaca, a Carne en su Jugo taco with ribeye and heirloom beans, and scallops served with a bright mole verde. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 24 Aug. 2026 More than 60 varieties of heirloom flowers are blooming now, thanks to help from the Kane County Master Gardeners. Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for heirloom
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heirloom
gift
Noun
  • Anedda’s capacity to turn perspectives around by narrating unwritten angles in the same story is her most characteristic gift.
    Wallis Wilde-Menozzi, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026
  • According to the committee’s report, Edwards invited young female staffers to dinner and strip clubs, gave them gifts, wrote them notes, and repeatedly tried to see them.
    Claire Carter, The Washington Examiner, 27 Aug. 2026

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“Heirloom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heirloom. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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