Heirloom (Noun)
Syllable division: heir·loom
How to pronounce: UK: /ˈeə.luːm/ US: /ˈer.luːm/
#1 Meaning: A priceless item that has been handed down through the generations from older family members to their younger family member(s).
Example:
> She decided to wear one of the heirlooms that she got from her mother.
> Did you receive any family heirlooms from your grandparents?
#2 Meaning: A long-standing/ancient variety of a fruit, plant, or seed.
Example:
> That farm sells heirloom fruits and vegetables.
> When you go to some markets, heirloom goods are more expensive than some other goods.
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The family is dividing the heirllom of their grandparents for each member of the family.
The farmer is taking care of his heirloom fruit trees.
Thank you for posting a good sentence Nirvana! 😀
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The family is dividing the heirloom of their grandparents among each member of the family.
The earth, with all the wonderful things that are on it, is like a priceless heirloom that we must give to our posterity
Thank you for posting a good sentence Vlad! 😀
Grandpa’s jewelry is our Heirloom