carafe

noun

ca·rafe | \kə-ˈraf,

-ˈräf

Definition of carafe

1 : a bottle with a flaring lip used to hold beverages and especially wine We ordered a carafe of wine with the meal.

2 : a usually glass container used to hold and serve coffee

Examples of carafe in a Sentence

We drank a carafe of wine.

Recent Examples on the Web

Amid the neighborhood’s proliferation of artisanal cocktails and green juice variants, a stack of weird, relatively cheap pancakes and the simple joy of a coffee carafe of one’s own seem like quaint, endangered pleasures. — Megan Burbank, The Seattle Times, "In praise of IHOP’s cupcake pancake, the pinnacle of junk food," 22 June 2018 Another option is a French press: Just brew in the carafe and then press when it's done steeping. — Audrey Bruno, SELF, "Here's How to Make Delicious Cold Brew Coffee at Home, No Fancy Equipment Needed," 1 June 2018 But most importantly, IHOP offers the Valhalla of breakfast: an entire carafe of coffee ($2.69) right on the table for your mug-refilling pleasure. — Megan Burbank, The Seattle Times, "In praise of IHOP’s cupcake pancake, the pinnacle of junk food," 22 June 2018 When ready, the coffee is served from a juglike clay carafe called a jebena. — Sarah Fritsche, San Francisco Chronicle, "Where to find unforgettable tea and coffee service in the Bay Area," 25 May 2018 Giambrone brought us a carafe of red wine, bread and a large plate of cheeses, cured meats, tuna-stuffed peppers, eggplant, artichokes and olives, followed by a plate of caprese (tomatoes and mozzarella). — Alice Short, latimes.com, "Avoiding pain and finding only pleasure in Sicily," 27 May 2018 Just made a perfect latte with my Italian carafe and warm milk. — The Cut, "The Copywriter Obsessed With Her Married Co-worker," 13 May 2018 Dierks Bentley’s Whiskey Row Moms get a bottle of champagne and a carafe of orange juice for a penny with any purchase at the Gilbert location. — Georgann Yara And Sonja Haller, azcentral, "Best ideas for mom on Mother's Day 2018: Free food, killer deals and discounts," 8 May 2018 At the loud staff lunch, Howard walks in with a carafe of red wine. — refinery29.com, "Sweetbitter Premiere: Welcome To New York," 7 May 2018

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