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 Look for roadside fruit stands with the final harvest of heirloom tomatoes and squash or the first of pears and apples. — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 12 Sep. 2026 Decorate the front porch by mixing heirloom pumpkins with potted mums, real candles in lanterns, and wood crates for height and variety, the designer suggests. — Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 10 Sep. 2026 An avid book collector who scours bookshops for special editions like others hunt rare vinyl, Mazzotti is emphatic about their emotional magnetism, noting a rising appetite from creative agencies, artists, and families reimagining heirlooms. — Clare Coulson, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Sep. 2026 While Le Creuset’s Harvest Collection features heirloom-worthy cookware designed to bring fall charm to your kitchen, Aldi’s new finds offer a similar seasonal aesthetic at a fraction of the price. — Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 7 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for heirloom
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heirloom
gift
Noun
  • Too obviously the gift of someone trying to seem casually cultured?
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Hogan similarly asked jurors to disregard Flores’ request to be compensated for the value of future gifts that Muderrig might have purchased for her.
    — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026

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“Heirloom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heirloom. Accessed 25 Sep. 2026.

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