Synonyms of heirloom

heirloom

noun

as in gift

something that is or may be inherited

Her watch is a family heirloom.

Related Words

• gift
• present
• offering
• legacy
• inheritance
• heritage
• bestowal
• bequest
• patrimony
• birthright

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of heirloom

Born out of a setup that beggars belief — weeks before heading to prison, convicted fraudster Elizabeth Holmes invited the filmmakers to embed with her and her family — YCSE has been handled like a priceless heirloom by its distributor, A24. — Nate Jones, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026

These heirlooms, known as tekemets, reflected the full spectrum of steppe values, depicting sacral elements such as koshkar muiz (‘ram horns’ in Kazakh), the foremost symbol of wealth, abundance, and fertility. — Yulia Denisyuk, Condé Nast Traveler, 14 Oct. 2026

Display family heirlooms or tchotchkes that represent each ancestor. — Clare Marie Schneider, NPR, 10 Oct. 2026

Some of Phini’s past projects include separating a wedding dress into a top and skirt, turning a pair of jeans into a bag, and dyeing or altering family heirlooms. — Bella Webb, Vogue, 8 Oct. 2026