noun
a valuable object that has belonged to a family for several generations
adjective
referring to something passed down through generations within a family
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The family passed down the heirloom jewelry for generations.
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My grandma gave me this old watch, it's like a family heirloom.
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I scored this cool heirloom jacket from a thrift store.
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The historic building was considered an heirloom of the city.