heirloom

noun

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 Insalata di Pomodori is simple but brought to greatness by super-sweet heirloom tomatoes, served with pecorino sardo and kalamata olives. — Connie Ogle july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026 The heirloom tomato and romanesco cauliflower candles are so realistic, they could easily be mistaken for a farmers market haul. — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 July 2026 Cast Iron Skillet A good cast iron skillet will last forever and can be a family cooking heirloom. — Melissa Kravitz Hoeffner, Martha Stewart, 30 July 2026 Wells’s salads combined white peaches, heirloom tomatoes and cucumbers, all hovering at peak summer perfection. — David Hochman, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for heirloom
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gift
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  • Trees are more than a gift to communities, according to new research from the University of Illinois and Professor William Sullivan's team.
    — Tara Molina, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • People may respond more warmly to you, but the real gift is feeling more at home in your own presence.
    — Tarot.com, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of gift

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“Heirloom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heirloom. Accessed 14 Aug. 2026.

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