Meaning of the word heirloom in English

What does heirloom mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

heirloom

US /ˈer.luːm/
UK /ˈeə.luːm/
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Noun

a valuable object that has belonged to a family for several generations

Example:
This antique watch is a family heirloom.
She inherited a beautiful silver locket as an heirloom.