Pronunciation: /ɛrlum/
noun a valuable object that has belonged to a family for several generations
A1 My grandmother gave me a beautiful heirloom necklace.
A2 The heirloom vase has been in our family for generations.
B1 She inherited the heirloom furniture from her great-grandparents.
B2 The heirloom quilt was carefully passed down through the family.
C1 The heirloom watch is a valuable family treasure with sentimental value.
C2 The heirloom painting is a priceless piece of art that has been in the family for centuries.
adjective referring to something passed down through generations within a family
A1 My grandmother gave me an heirloom necklace that has been in our family for generations.
A2 The heirloom quilt was carefully passed down from mother to daughter in our family.
B1 She proudly displayed her heirloom china dishes in a glass cabinet.
B2 The heirloom clock in the hallway was a valuable antique passed down through the family.
C1 The heirloom furniture in the living room was beautifully crafted and well-preserved.
C2 The heirloom brooch she wore to the gala was a stunning piece of jewelry with a rich history.
formal The family passed down the heirloom jewelry for generations.
informal My grandma gave me this old watch, it's like a family heirloom.
slang I scored this cool heirloom jacket from a thrift store.
figurative The historic building was considered an heirloom of the city.
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