heirloom

Example Sentences

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As for the tchotchkes, they ran the gamut from tacky souvenir to sentimental heirloom.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026

We never had a family heirloom type of piece; my mother didn’t pass me down any, my grandmother didn’t have any.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 2026

After that formative bowl, he founded Rancho Gordo in 2001 and hustled to get heirloom beans in front of anyone willing to try them.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 10, 2026

"We hope that whoever is lucky enough to win one of the stockings at auction will pass it down as a family heirloom to be treasured for decades to come," she added.

From BBC • Dec. 1, 2025

He and Glory gathered around the fire and ate a salad made of heirloom tomatoes and orange blossoms.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova