as in gift
something that is or may be inherited
Her watch is a family heirloom.
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Recent Examples of heirloom
My precious little pot will forever be a family heirloom.
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Catch up quick: The nonprofit started 50 years ago and is dedicated to saving heirloom seeds.
—Jason Clayworth, Axios, 24 Jan. 2025
Prince Harry reportedly gifted the heirloom to his wife, and she was first seen wearing it publicly in 2020.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 10 Feb. 2025
Special Items Whether antiques, cherished knickknacks, or heirlooms, items that are very delicate and/or precious to the customer are typically items house cleaners won’t want to mess with in order to cut down the risk of damaging them.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2025
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Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Feb. 2025
Catch up quick: The nonprofit started 50 years ago and is dedicated to saving heirloom seeds.
—Jason Clayworth, Axios, 24 Jan. 2025
Prince Harry reportedly gifted the heirloom to his wife, and she was first seen wearing it publicly in 2020.
—Hannah Malach, WWD, 10 Feb. 2025
Special Items Whether antiques, cherished knickknacks, or heirlooms, items that are very delicate and/or precious to the customer are typically items house cleaners won’t want to mess with in order to cut down the risk of damaging them.
—Patricia Shannon, Southern Living, 9 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for heirloom
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“Heirloom.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/heirloom. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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