carafe

noun

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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 The machine’s shower-head design saturates the grounds evenly, and its stainless steel carafe can hold up to eight cups at a time. — Camryn Rabideau, Forbes, 6 July 2021 Slip inside Pizzu and order a pie and carafe du vin for a cozy night in an unpretentious, skate-themed setting. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 2 July 2021 The carafe is made from temperature-resistant glass and the entire maker won’t rust, chip, warp, or corrode. — Tim Kohut, BGR, 24 May 2021 This sleek and sturdy carafe holds a whopping 2 liters of water. — Sierra Guardiola, Southern Living, 28 Apr. 2021 Containing everything but the beans, this kit contains Blue Bottle’s signature dripper, carafe, filters and pour-over how-to guide. — Margaux Lushing, Forbes, 26 Apr. 2021 The first seal hugs the glass carafe while the second one seals the top of the filter assembly. — Tim Kohut, BGR, 24 May 2021 Remove the French press lid and place two tablespoons of medium-fine ground dark roast coffee in the bottom of the glass carafe. — Cassidy Olsen, Good Housekeeping, 1 Apr. 2021 The steps are easy to follow and the glass carafe stores your milk in the refrigerator. — Tamara Gane, Southern Living, 21 May 2021

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