heirloom
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Noun — A valued item, often jewelry, furniture, or a keepsake, that has been passed down within a family across generations.
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Etymology
From Middle English heirlome — literally a "tool" (loom) that gets passed on to one's heirs.
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What does “heirloom” mean?
The word “heirloom” means a valued item, often jewelry, furniture, or a keepsake, that has been passed down within a family across generations. In plain terms, something old and valuable, usually an object or a plant variety, that gets handed down in a family instead of being newly bought.
How do you pronounce “heirloom”?
“Heirloom” is pronounced EH-uh-loom (/ˈɛɚ.lum/ in IPA).
How do you use “heirloom” in a sentence?
Here is “heirloom” used in a sentence: “The ring had been an heirloom in her family since her great-grandmother's wedding.”
What part of speech is “heirloom”?
“Heirloom” is a noun.
Where does the word “heirloom” come from?
The word “heirloom” comes from Middle English. From Middle English heirlome — literally a "tool" (loom) that gets passed on to one's heirs.
How many meanings does “heirloom” have?
“Heirloom” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a valued item, often jewelry, furniture, or a keepsake, that has been passed down within a family across generations.