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British pronunciation
/ˈe‍əluːm/

Definition & Meaning of "heirloom"

Heirloom
01

a cherished object, typically passed down through generations within a family, holding significant sentimental or historical value

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She proudly displayed the antique brooch, an heirloom passed down from her grandmother.
The heirloom dining table had been in their family for over a century.
02

(law) any property that is considered by law or custom as inseparable from an inheritance is inherited with that inheritance

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