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The waiter served us wine from an elegant decanter.
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House drinks run $10, the Negroni and Manhattan poured straight from the decanter.
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Winston Ross, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Use thoughtful upgrades like crystal decanters, warm lighting, and single-use cloths.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 28 May 2026
To add vintage barware to your collection, head to The Hour, which has unique glassware, decanters, and shakers.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Clase Azul is known for its expensive tequilas in handmade ceramic decanters, which customers often save long after the liquid is gone as art pieces in their homes.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2026
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Winston Ross, Forbes.com, 30 May 2026
Use thoughtful upgrades like crystal decanters, warm lighting, and single-use cloths.
—Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 28 May 2026
To add vintage barware to your collection, head to The Hour, which has unique glassware, decanters, and shakers.
—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026
Clase Azul is known for its expensive tequilas in handmade ceramic decanters, which customers often save long after the liquid is gone as art pieces in their homes.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for decanter
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“Decanter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decanter. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.
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decanter
noun
de·cant·er
di-ˈkant-ər 
: an ornamental glass bottle used especially for serving wine
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