heirloom
noun
a family possession handed down from generation to generation.
heirlooms
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pluralof heirloom.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Although the house is older, needs repairs, and is filled with family heirlooms, I have no idea what to do with it.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 24, 2026
Another victim, Anna Woodman, believes she lost thousands of pounds worth of items in total, including jewellery, heirlooms and sound equipment.
From BBC ● Feb. 7, 2026
Others are still discovering dollars in family heirlooms left by long-deceased relatives.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Feb. 3, 2026
As a lifelong Altadenan, Swayne regularly bears witness to the unimaginable devastation across his community, and understands how painful the loss of homes, businesses, prized possessions and family heirlooms can be.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 10, 2026
Finally, I turn to the hallway cabinet where Tūtū keeps our family heirlooms: my great-grandpa’s Purple Heart, Dad’s high school diploma.
From "Clairboyance" by Kristiana Kahakauwila
