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Heirlooms

Verb / ˈeˌrlu:mz / Another word for heirlooms — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Heirlooms are valuable objects, especially those that have been passed down through a family for many years.

Synonyms & similar words

heirloom antiques relics treasures valuables mementos keepsakes souvenirs tokens memorabilia heritage inheritance bequest legacy patrimony vestige remnant artifact curio

Example sentences

  1. My mother gave me a quilt that was a family heirloom.
  2. The antique vase in the museum was worth a lot of money because it was an heirloom.
  3. I inherited my grandfather's pocket watch, which is an heirloom.
  4. The family heirloom was lost in the fire.
  5. The family's heirloom silverware was used at the wedding.

Quotes

  • 'An heirloom is a memory, a piece of the past that we keep close to us in the present.' - unknown
  • 'Heirlooms we don't have in our family. But stories we've got.' - Rose Cherin
  • 'An heirloom is a treasure that has been passed down through the generations, reminding us of the love and hard work of those who came before us.' - unknown

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