Heirlooms: meaning, definitions and examples
🏰
heirlooms
[ ˈɛr.luːmz ]
family treasures
Heirlooms are valuable objects that have been passed down within a family from generation to generation. They often hold sentimental value and are considered important pieces of family history.
Synonyms
ancestral possessions, family keepsakes
Examples of usage
- These heirlooms include antique jewellery, old photographs, and handmade furniture.
- The heirlooms in this family date back to the 18th century and have been carefully preserved over the years.
Translations
Translations of the word "heirlooms" in other languages:
🇵🇹 relíquias
🇮🇳 पारिवारिक विरासत
🇩🇪 Erbstücke
🇮🇩 pusaka
🇺🇦 реліквії
🇵🇱 pamiątki rodzinne
🇯🇵 家宝
🇫🇷 héritages
🇪🇸 reliquias
🇹🇷 miras
🇰🇷 가보
🇸🇦 تراث عائلي
🇨🇿 rodinné dědictví
🇸🇰 rodinné dedičstvo
🇨🇳 传家宝
🇸🇮 družinske dediščine
🇮🇸 arfleifar
🇰🇿 отбасылық мұра
🇬🇪 მემკვიდრეობა
🇦🇿 ailə mirası
🇲🇽 reliquias
Word origin
The word 'heirloom' originated from the Middle English term 'erelome', which meant 'inherited property'. Over time, the meaning evolved to refer specifically to valuable items passed down within a family. Heirlooms have been treasured for their connection to the past and their ability to preserve family memories and traditions.