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HEIRLOOM: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for HEIRLOOM?

Need another word that means the same as “heirloom”? Find 11 synonyms and 30 related words for “heirloom” in this overview.

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Heirloom as a Noun
Definitions of "Heirloom" as a noun
Synonyms of "Heirloom" as a noun (11 Words)
Usage Examples of "Heirloom" as a noun
Associations of "Heirloom" (30 Words)

The synonyms of “Heirloom” are: bequest, inheritance, heritage, bestowal, benefaction, endowment, gift, patrimony, settlement, birthright, provision

Heirloom as a Noun

Definitions of "Heirloom" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “heirloom” as a noun can have the following definitions:

Something that has been in a family for generations.
Denoting a traditional variety of plant or breed of animal which is not associated with large-scale commercial agriculture.
Any property that is considered by law or custom as inseparable from an inheritance is inherited with that inheritance.
(law) any property that is considered by law or custom as inseparable from an inheritance is inherited with that inheritance.
A valuable object that has belonged to a family for several generations.

Synonyms of "Heirloom" as a noun (11 Words)

benefaction	An act intending or showing kindness and good will. Take official receipt of such benefaction.
bequest	(law) a gift of personal property by will. A bequest* of over 300 000.*
bestowal	The act of conferring an honor or presenting a gift.
birthright	A natural or moral right, possessed by everyone. Free public education is the birthright* of every American child.*
endowment	The capital that provides income for an institution. An endowment* policy.*
gift	The act of giving. That goal was an absolute gift.
heritage	Valued objects and qualities such as historic buildings and cultural traditions that have been passed down from previous generations. They had stolen his grandfather s heritage.
inheritance	(genetics) attributes acquired via biological heredity from the parents. He came into a comfortable inheritance.
patrimony	Property inherited from one’s father or male ancestor. Patrimony laws.
provision	Supplies of food, drink, or equipment, especially for a journey. Changing levels of transport provision.
settlement	The action of allowing or helping people to establish settlements. Most suppliers will offer early settlement* discounts.*

Usage Examples of "Heirloom" as a noun

His garden is filled with heirloom vegetables.
The violin was a family heirloom.
Free-range heirloom pork.

Associations of "Heirloom" (30 Words)

accessory	Aiding and abetting in a crime. Functionally the maxillae are a pair of accessory* jaws.*
adorn	Be beautiful to look at. Pictures and prints adorned his walls.
beautification	The action or process of improving the appearance of a person or place. The city commissioned the beautification* of the tunnel with work by five artists.*
belle	A young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals. The belle* of the ball.*
carat	A measure of the purity of gold pure gold being 24 carats. 22 carat* gold.*
chain	Fasten or secure with a chain. The action would initiate a chain* of events.*
diamond	A transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem. She led a losing diamond.
expensive	Costing a lot of money. An expensive* bottle of wine.*
gem	Decorate with or as with gems. A pagoda embellished with precious gems.
gemstone	A precious or semi-precious stone, especially one cut, polished, and used in a piece of jewellery.
golden	Made or consisting of gold. The golden* calf.*
inestimable	Beyond calculation or measure. Jewels of inestimable* value.*
invaluable	Extremely useful; indispensable. An invaluable* source of information.*
jade	An ornament made of jade. A silk blouse in a vivid jade* green.*
jewel	An ornament or piece of jewellery containing a precious stone or stones. She loved dressing up in her jewels.
jewellery	Personal ornaments, such as necklaces, rings, or bracelets, that are typically made from or contain jewels and precious metal. She had silver hair and chunky gold jewellery.
jewelry	An adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems.
luxuriously	In an indulgently luxurious manner.
medallion	An emblem indicating that a taxicab is registered. Medallions of veal.
nephrite	A hard, pale green or white mineral which is one of the forms of jade. It is a silicate of calcium and magnesium.
precious	Used for emphasis, often in an ironic context. Don t be frightened my precious.
priceless	So precious that its value cannot be determined. Priceless works of art.
rhinestone	An imitation diamond, used in cheap jewellery and to decorate clothes. Rhinestone earrings.
ring	Attach a ring to the foot of in order to identify. The distinctive ring* of the church bell.*
silver	Made of or coloured like silver. Alexia remained a young woman even as her hair silvered.
successor	A thing or person that immediately replaces something or someone. Schoenberg saw himself as a natural successor* to the German romantic school.*
treasure	A very valuable object. The trunk held all her meager treasures.
valuable	Extremely useful or important. A valuable* antique.*
valued	Having value of a specified kind. Triple valued.
worthy	Worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse. A worthy* fellow.*