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
My husband got a tequila decanter of a village woman with her breasts showing, sans the tequila that had already been drunk.
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Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 26 Dec. 2025
The decanter for Hine 1975 was designed by French artist Manon Briquet de Valon in partnership with the porcelain house Bernardaud.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2025
Pair with the matching decanter for an eye-catching display on your bar cart.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2025
Store spare glasses, napkins, trivets, and utensils in its concealer lower shelves; your decanter, bar tools, and jarred cocktail add-ins will fit perfectly on the top shelf, which features a pull-out door that doubles as extra table space.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2025
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Marla Jo Fisher, Oc Register, 26 Dec. 2025
The decanter for Hine 1975 was designed by French artist Manon Briquet de Valon in partnership with the porcelain house Bernardaud.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 23 Dec. 2025
Pair with the matching decanter for an eye-catching display on your bar cart.
—Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2025
Store spare glasses, napkins, trivets, and utensils in its concealer lower shelves; your decanter, bar tools, and jarred cocktail add-ins will fit perfectly on the top shelf, which features a pull-out door that doubles as extra table space.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Nov. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decanter
Noun
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The daily sunset wine tastings regularly include interesting, and perhaps less-known but delicious, bottles from around the country.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
24 Feb. 2026
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As for the question mark on the second bottle next to his, that could be a new character or something else entirely Aunt Ophelia (Eva Green) gets a cake.—
Dessi Gomez,
Deadline,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Outside food, beverage, liquid containers, alcohol, cans, bottles, flasks (hydroflasks, metal, etc.) or coolers.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
11 Feb. 2026
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Dern, an executive producer on the series, who also plays feminist activist Linda Shaw, had one person in mind for the role of Norma Dellacorte, the flask-toting matriarch who rules the area’s social scene.—
Savannah Walsh,
Vanity Fair,
7 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Tammy Boarman began keeping a jug of bottled water next to the sink for brushing her teeth.—
Nick Bowlin,
The Frontier,
16 Feb. 2026
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The trunk of her car is crammed with water jugs, cat food and donated Pollo Tropical bowls for feeding dishes.—
Douglas Hanks,
Miami Herald,
15 Feb. 2026
Noun
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The moka pot is a metal carafe that brews coffee or espresso on the stovetop with the help of pressurized steam.—
Taylor Tobin,
Southern Living,
16 Feb. 2026
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Godinger Bedside Night Carafe This vintage-esque carafe makes for the perfect addition to your nightstand.—
Jamie Weissman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
4 Feb. 2026
Noun
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Eshelman was drafted as a pitcher in 1976 by the Yankees before founding American Specialty Insurance & Risk Services specializing in entertainment and sports insurance.—
Joe Mutascio,
IndyStar,
20 Feb. 2026
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Each team will begin games with two challenges, initiated by a pitcher, hitter or catcher tapping their head within seconds of the call — no dugout consultation allowed.—
Anthony Solorzano,
Los Angeles Times,
20 Feb. 2026
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“Decanter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decanter. Accessed 25 Feb. 2026.
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