heirloom

Example Sentences

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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

"He bought a land cruiser he handed it down the family, he thought it was a very important family heirloom to pass down," William said.

From BBC • Nov. 25, 2025

In Hollister, underage siblings use sharp knives to cut and clean heirloom apricots that dry in the hot sun.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 20, 2025

The orchard’s 16 heirloom varieties, older cultivars passed down by generations of farmers, are fenced to keep out the crowd.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 10, 2025

He rarely says anything other than "Good job, Chantal," but I'm always aware of his eyes on my technique as I drive the Larsen family heirloom.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins