How to Use heirloom in a Sentence

heirloom

noun
Definition of heirloomnext
Synonyms for heirloomnext
  • All the best gifts for your friend who gets nerdy about heirloom hops.
    — Griffin Sweet, Bon Appétit, 24 Nov. 2023
  • Fill out the look with hay bales and the muted tones of heirloom pumpkins.
    — Megan Boettcher, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Oct. 2023
  • But now, the heirloom corn Mr. Vargas grows is in vogue.
    — Fabiola Sánchez, The Christian Science Monitor, 27 July 2023
  • Was that because of – or in spite of – the fact that half of NFL teams are mom-and-pop shops passed down as heirlooms?
    — USA TODAY, 8 Feb. 2024
  • Masa made with heirloom corn is an important part of the menu, too.
    — Kate Kassin, Bon Appétit, 31 Oct. 2022
  • Each room is full of family heirlooms, some of which date back to the early 1800s.
    — Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 15 June 2023
  • So much of the piece was inspired by heirloom scrolls that were passed down by my grandparents to me.
    — Lilah Ramzi, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2023
  • The Basic gets topped with scallion cream cheese and beefy slices of heirloom tomatoes.
    — The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 27 June 2023
  • Hi Joe, Your heirloom gold pocket watch is a wonderful piece from the past.
    — Brenda Yenke, cleveland, 13 Oct. 2022
  • Best of all, this album becomes a time capsule and an heirloom to pass down.
    — Skye Sherman, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2023
  • Bloody Scary Whirl 1 large heirloom tomato (8 oz., chopped) in a blender until smooth.
    — Sunset Staff, Sunset Magazine, 25 Oct. 2023
  • Whirl 1 large heirloom tomato (8 oz., chopped) in a blender until smooth.
    — Sunset Staff, Sunset Magazine, 27 Oct. 2022
  • After Victoria's death in 1901, the brooch was declared an heirloom of the crown.
    — Ariana Quihuiz, Peoplemag, 8 Nov. 2022
  • Check out hundreds of classic and heirloom tomato plants for sale at the garden.
    — Laura Groch feb. 19, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Feb. 2023
  • There are two things in every kitchen that qualify as heirlooms: cast-iron pans and All-Clad pots and pans.
    — WIRED, 12 June 2023
  • The Dirt and Tomato candle was inspired by ripe heirloom tomatoes with earthy notes of wet soil.
    — Kristin Limoges, Harper's BAZAAR, 12 July 2023
  • The heirloom carrots are guaranteed to convert even the most vegetable-adverse of diners and the beef tartare is arguably the best in the city.
    — Claudia De Brito, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Nov. 2023
  • The heirloom quality opener is on the expensive side and if not used often, the hinges can seem stiff.
    — Maya Polton, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2023
  • While their neighbors slowly migrate to the city, the boy’s parents dig up the arid land in search of family heirlooms.
    — Patrick Frater, Variety, 17 Feb. 2024
  • What if that great taco was in an heirloom corn tortilla and the protein was sourced locally from the farmers that are all around us?
    — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 6 Feb. 2024
  • How to get your hands on the new 'heirloom' bourbon barrel chef knife Reach features reporter Leah Hunter at lhunter@gannett.com.
    — Leah Hunter, The Courier-Journal, 13 June 2023
  • Trust us, heirloom-quality wool coats, satin slip skirts, and cashmere sweaters are much more fun to try on in person.
    — Marielle Elizabeth, Vogue, 1 Jan. 2023
  • Le Creuset Dutch Ovens are also heirloom-worthy kitchen items.
    — Scott Gilbertson gear Team, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2022
  • In other words, the microbes that support your heirloom tomato may not be the same ones that are helping your carrots.
    — Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News, 7 Apr. 2023
  • Menu items on this three-course prix fixe menu include roasted heirloom chicken and a chocolate tart.
    — Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Feb. 2024
  • The American Barbie plays a central role in this story and becomes a treasured heirloom by the book’s end.
    — Diane Scharper, National Review, 21 Dec. 2023
  • The tea rose shown here, 'Duchesse de Brabant' Rose, is an heirloom variety from Texas that boasts a fragrant scent and pretty pink petals.
    — Southern Living Editors, Southern Living, 4 Apr. 2024
  • Some heirlooms are quite soft when fully ripe while modern hybrids are firmer.
    — Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2023
  • The pair also rework family heirlooms or vintage pieces to give them a fresh, new look and meaning.
    — Roxana Becerril, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Jan. 2024
  • Garden, knockout, heirloom, tea—there are more than 150 species to choose from and thousands of hybrid rose flowers.
    — Erynn Hassinger, Country Living, 22 Feb. 2023

Some of these examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'heirloom.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.

Last Updated: