heir
noun
a person who inherits or has a right of inheritance in the property of another following the latter's death.
heirs
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pluralof heir.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Putting a home inside a trust is a common financial planning strategy for those looking to ease the burden on heirs or avoid estate taxes.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 11, 2026
“People who are 60 can live to 85. People are highly likely to want to bequeath their portfolio to children — and those heirs might have 30 to 40 years until retirement.”
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 7, 2026
In 2004, a private investment group with a stake in Wawa, backed by the McNeil family, the Tylenol heirs, pushed hard to take Wawa public.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
Next, the Laestrygonians are clearly classical precursors of Norway’s Viking heirs, terrifying giants who, despite knocking out most of the Achaean team, are unable to secure victory.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 27, 2026
At table eight Sydelle Pulaski placed one hand on the envelope, raised a finger to her lips, and tilted her head toward the other heirs.
From "The Westing Game" by Ellen Raskin
