Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hand-down
Noun
/ˈhændˌdaʊn/
Definition
Something that has been passed down from one person to another, typically through family or social tradition.
Examples
- My brother gave me his old skateboard as a hand-down.
- These shoes are a hand-down from my cousin.
- She wore a hand-down dress at the family gathering.
Meaning
A hand-down refers to an item, usually clothing or equipment, that is given from one person to another, often from older generations to younger ones.
Synonyms
- inheritance
- hand-me-down
- legacy
