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 Chef Eric Skokan and his wife, Jill, grow more than 250 heirloom and heritage varieties of vegetables, along with grains like einkorn, rye and buckwheat that are cleaned and milled on-site. Sara Rosenthal, Denver Post, 27 May 2026 Because the relationship between farm and kitchen is so strong, specialty items and heirloom varieties tailored to menu needs are common. Hilary Cadigan, Bon Appetit Magazine, 27 May 2026 The ‘72 Dolphins will always be South Florida sports’ family heirloom. Miami Herald, 27 May 2026 Instead, the heirloom jewels have been kept in the House of Grimaldi’s private collection, save for a few rare occasions. Bailey Bujnosek, InStyle, 23 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for heirloom
Recent Examples of Synonyms for heirloom
gift
Noun
  • The order extends to books and materials on sale at the gift stores.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 3 June 2026
  • The lobby is home to La Pistache, a corner candy store and patisserie that is the perfect place to pick up a box of lokum as a souvenir or gift.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

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“Heirloom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heirloom. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

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