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heirloom

noun

Definition of heirloom

as in gift

something that is or may be inherited Her watch is a family heirloom.

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Recent Examples of heirloom Tomatoes that are soon to be processed can be picked ripe, as can heirloom tomatoes that will be served at restaurants within a few days. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 28 Aug. 2026 Libations lean sweet, with drinks like the Sweet Corn, made with Baby Jane heirloom corn bourbon and corn syrup. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 Standouts from the early tasting included a heirloom tomato and watermelon salad with queso oaxaca, a Carne en su Jugo taco with ribeye and heirloom beans, and scallops served with a bright mole verde. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 24 Aug. 2026 More than 60 varieties of heirloom flowers are blooming now, thanks to help from the Kane County Master Gardeners. — Melinda Moore, Chicago Tribune, 24 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for heirloom

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gift

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To be with people of different ages, races, and experiences is a gift.

— Gloria Steinem, Vogue, 4 Sep. 2026
Two summers ago, the internet received the gift of Raygun, an Australian breakdancer who kangaroo-hopped her way into the 2024 Paris Olympics.

— Alejandra Gularte, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2026

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