as in bottle
a special glass container into which wine, whiskey, etc., is poured from its original container and from which it is served
The waiter served us wine from an elegant decanter. a decanter of port
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Recent Examples of decanter
There is 3-D artwork, unusual wine decanters and plenty of other eye-catching items.
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Karen Sorensen, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2025
It is bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV) and packaged in a decanter that pays homage to the brand's long roots in the bourbon industry.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
The amber liquid is concealed by a ceramic decanter designed by sculptor Ivan Venkov; a conscious brand choice to pay homage to Mexico’s artisanal traditions.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
For a further nod to the ancestral method, the bottom of the decanter sits on volcanic pumice for a striking presentation and reminder of the process that makes this Blanco Ahumado possible.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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Karen Sorensen, Chicago Tribune, 28 June 2025
It is bottled at 100 proof (50% ABV) and packaged in a decanter that pays homage to the brand's long roots in the bourbon industry.
—Hudson Lindenberger, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025
The amber liquid is concealed by a ceramic decanter designed by sculptor Ivan Venkov; a conscious brand choice to pay homage to Mexico’s artisanal traditions.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
For a further nod to the ancestral method, the bottom of the decanter sits on volcanic pumice for a striking presentation and reminder of the process that makes this Blanco Ahumado possible.
—Jillian Dara, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decanter
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These are often available even in economy, though the specific kits usually vary by class of service Sustainable amenity kits Chua said Singapore works with its suppliers to make sure all the components in the amenity kit, like lotion bottles, are as recyclable or sustainable as possible.—
Zach Wichter,
USA Today,
18 Aug. 2025
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Whether your reason for buying a water bottle carrier is to free up your hands or keep from scratching, denting, and inevitably losing your treasured $40 water vessel, this clever bottle sling serves all purposes.—
Olivia Young,
Travel + Leisure,
17 Aug. 2025
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Once this process is completed, the flask uses high amounts of pressure to infuse water with fresh hydrogen.—
Bianca Salonga,
Forbes.com,
6 Aug. 2025
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Accessories include a flask and luggage tag set, Glencairn set, decanter set, tote bag, golf flask and golf bag, exclusively available at bushmills.com.—
Chris Perugini,
Forbes.com,
17 July 2025
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Bring gloves, utility scissors and a clean milk jug.—
Staff report,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Dec. 2022
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Councell tapped a plastic jug the size of a garden shed containing sugar water, nearby another full of corn syrup.—
Bill Weir,
CNN,
12 Dec. 2022
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Accessories The frothing pitcher and serving carafe are nice touches that make your kitchen feel even more like your favorite café.—
PubSubHub User,
New York Daily News,
24 July 2025
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Insulated carafes: Typically made of stainless steel, these keep coffee hot for 2 to 4 hours and are more compact than airpots.—
Katie Rosenhouse,
Southern Living,
20 July 2025
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Too many of them missed the strike zone to Brown’s glove side, enraging an emotional pitcher who perceived something amiss.—
Chandler Rome,
New York Times,
14 Aug. 2025
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Drake Baldwin, a catcher, had the night off because the Mets were starting a left-handed pitcher, David Peterson, and Baldwin bats left-handed.—
Dan Schlossberg,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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“Decanter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decanter. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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