heirloom

Example Sentences

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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

"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

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

Everything feels different now, thanks to an heirloom Porsche that I destroyed.

From "You Bring the Distant Near" by Mitali Perkins