legacy
/ˈleɪɡəsi/noun
Money or property bequeathed to someone in a will.
Example sentences
- “John Muir left as his legacy an enduring spirit of respect for the environment.”
- “Because she was a legacy, her mother's sorority rushed her.”
Featured as word of the day on August 6, 2026.
Related words
leisureFree time, time free from work or duties.leftoverRemaining after a meal is complete or eaten for a later meal or snack.lendTo allow to be used by someone temporarily, on condition that it or its equivalent will be returned.lecturerA person who gives lectures, especially as a profession.lenientLax; not strict; tolerant of dissent or deviation.lectureA spoken lesson or exposition, usually delivered to a group.