heirloom Meaning & Definition
/ˈɛə.luːm/
What Does Heirloom Mean?
Heirloom is used as a noun meaning A valued possession that has been passed down through the generations. It can also mean An old crop variety that has been passed down through generations of farmers by seed saving and cultivation, in contrast to modern cultivars used in large-scale agriculture.
Word Facts for Heirloom
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈɛə.luːm/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Plural | heirlooms |
Heirloom Definition (Noun)
- A valued possession that has been passed down through the generations.
- An old crop variety that has been passed down through generations of farmers by seed saving and cultivation, in contrast to modern cultivars used in large-scale agriculture.
Synonyms of Heirloom
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Heirloom synonyms and antonyms →Word Forms & Grammar
heirloom (plural heirlooms)
Words That Rhyme With Heirloom
Origin of Heirloom
Origin 1: Inherited from Middle English heirlome (“heirloom”, literally “a tool or article passed to one's heirs”). By surface analysis, heir + loom.
Origin 2: Displaced native Old English fæderġestrēon.
Pronouncing Heirloom
You say heirloom as /ˈɛə.luːm/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (ɛə).