Merriam-Webster Logo
SINCE 1828
Menu
dictionary thesaurus

Thesaurus

legacy

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of legacy

something that is or may be inherited

  • the old locket was part of the legacy from my great-great-grandmother
Synonyms of legacy

bequest, birthright, heritage, inheritance, patrimony
Words Related to legacy

heirloom

bestowal, gift, offering, present

Learn More about legacy

  1. Dictionary: Definition of legacy Spanish Central: Translation of legacy Nglish: Translation of legacy for Spanish speakers Britannica English: Translation of legacy for Arabic speakers Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about legacy

Seen and Heard

What made you want to look up legacy? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).

show comments hide comments

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

WORD OF THE DAY

tchotchke

a knickknack or trinket

Get Word of the Day daily email!

TRENDING NOW

  1. nebulous Lip reading, Brexit, and semantic uncertainty

  2. synergy Mueller files Cohen details.

  3. slumgullion From the broadcast of 'It Happened on Fifth Avenue'

SEE ALL

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Words at Play

Ask the Editors

Word Games