heirloom
heirloom
inherited object
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heirloom with Russian translation
heirloom usage examples
На нашем рождественском ужине бабушка передала семейную реликвию , чтобы все могли её рассмотреть.
At our Christmas dinner, Grandma passed around the heirloom for everyone to admire.
Она надела семейную реликвию — ожерелье, которое десятилетиями носили родственники на свадьбах.
She wore the heirloom necklace that had been worn by relatives at weddings for decades.
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heirloom belongs to the topic "Family Holidays and Traditions". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
heirloom synonyms
What's the difference between heirloom / family treasure / relic / antique / keepsake / memento
a valued item within a family, often used in sentimental or poetic contexts
The quilt is a family treasure, carefully preserved for birthdays.
an object surviving from an earlier time, often with historical or religious significance
They displayed ancient relics in the museum rather than family heirlooms.
an object valued because of its age, craftsmanship or historical interest
She collects antique furniture, some of which became family heirlooms.
a small item kept as a reminder of a person or event; sentimental rather than valuable
She kept his watch as a keepsake after he moved abroad.
an object kept as a reminder of a person, place or event; similar to keepsake
He kept a ticket stub as a memento of the concert.
an item passed on from one person to another after being used; often clothing
She wore a hand-me-down coat her sister had outgrown.
an item that is collected because it has value to collectors; market/value emphasis
His grandfather's coins are both collectibles and family heirlooms.
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How to pronounce heirloom and what this word means
heirloom means heirloom. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce heirloom
/ˈeə.luːm/
heirloom translation
heirloom
heirloom examples
At our Christmas dinner, Grandma passed around the heirloom for everyone to admire.
heirloom transcription
/ˈeə.luːm/, /ˈɛrluːm/
Questions about this word
heirloom meaning: what does it mean?
inherited object
heirloom pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
heirloom is pronounced as /ˈeə.luːm/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
heirloom definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
At our Christmas dinner, Grandma passed around the heirloom for everyone to admire. Translation: На нашем рождественском ужине бабушка передала семейную реликвию , чтобы все могли её рассмотреть.
Is heirloom part of Family Holidays and Traditions vocabulary?
Yes, heirloom can be learned in the Family Holidays and Traditions topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is heirloom part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, heirloom can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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