hand down
/ˈhænd ˌdaʊn/
noun
- Something, such as clothing or an object, that is passed from an older person to a younger person, especially within a family.
- The family has many hand-downs, including old photographs and jewelry.
- She wore her older sister's hand-downs for years.
- That jacket is a hand-down from my cousin.
Synonyms
adjective
- Passed from one person to another, especially from an older to a younger family member.
- He received a hand-down bicycle from his uncle.
- The hand-down furniture still looks great after many years.
- They have a collection of hand-down tools in the garage.