noun
- valuable objects that have belonged to a family for many years and are passed from one generation to the next
Usage: plural of heirloom
Examples
- The antique jewelry box was one of her grandmother’s most precious heirlooms.
- Many families pass down heirlooms like watches, rings, and photographs.
- The old china set had been among the family heirlooms for over a century.
- She carefully packed the heirlooms before moving to her new home.
- The museum displayed heirlooms donated by local families.
- These heirloom tomatoes have been grown from seeds saved for generations.