decanter

noun

de·​cant·​er di-ˈkan-tər How to pronounce decanter (audio)
dē-
: a vessel used to decant or to receive decanted liquids
especially : an ornamental glass bottle used for serving wine

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Examples of decanter in a Sentence

The waiter served us wine from an elegant decanter.
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Next up are mezcals in decanters painted a matte black, red or teal. Chloe Sorvino, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024 The whiskey in the golden pig decanter is the same rye that is found in the core expression, aged for 10 years but at a higher 110 proof compared to the 100 proof of the Small Batch. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 16 Dec. 2024 Accompanied by an artisanal bottle of wine, this decanter makes a maximal gift for a new homeowner or a newfound wine enthusiast. Gabriele Regalbuto, Fox News, 5 Dec. 2024 Called the Rare Cask 42.1, the alcohol comes in a black crystal decanter and has sold for as much as $1,200 a sip in other locations that offer it. Reia Li, The Arizona Republic, 10 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for decanter 

Word History

First Known Use

1708, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of decanter was in 1708

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“Decanter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decanter. Accessed 12 Jan. 2025.

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decanter

noun
de·​cant·​er di-ˈkant-ər How to pronounce decanter (audio)
: an ornamental glass bottle used especially for serving wine

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