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
In that capacity, Stefano Ricci has collaborated with Moleria Locchi for the last 12 years to create glasses, decanters and other objects for its home line.
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Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
Their distinctive products include lowball tumblers, decanters, and pitchers as well as decor like holiday ornaments.
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
As the menu puts it, when there’s not enough left in the bottle to make a proper cocktail, the gin goes into a decanter and the whiskey into a barrel.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Although it’s made from glass, this decanter is highly durable.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
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Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 5 Sep. 2025
Their distinctive products include lowball tumblers, decanters, and pitchers as well as decor like holiday ornaments.
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
As the menu puts it, when there’s not enough left in the bottle to make a proper cocktail, the gin goes into a decanter and the whiskey into a barrel.
—Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Although it’s made from glass, this decanter is highly durable.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decanter
Noun
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This backpack already comes with two zippered pouches that are perfect for holding refillable toiletry bottles, makeup, and hair accessories.—
Jordyn Burrell,
Travel + Leisure,
28 Sep. 2025
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Market Wines will donate $1 for every glass and every bottle of rosé sold.—
Caroline Ritzie,
Cincinnati Enquirer,
28 Sep. 2025
Noun
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The bespoke fragrance service Floris offers is not an especially expensive process; a two-hour consultation costs £750 and includes a 100ml flask in Floris’s Art Deco glass design.—
Sarah Turner,
Forbes.com,
31 Aug. 2025
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Outside food, beverage, liquid containers, alcohol, cans, bottles, flasks (hydroflasks, metal, etc.) or coolers.—
Ed Masley,
AZCentral.com,
9 Aug. 2025
Noun
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The jugs cost 600 pounds, and have already been restocked due to demand.—
Samantha Conti,
Footwear News,
19 Sep. 2025
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Nod to nature with an antique jug of faux or real autumn foliage.—
Maria Sabella,
Better Homes & Gardens,
17 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Guests can enjoy a two-ounce taste, a five-ounce glass or a carafe (2½ glasses).—
Anna Kleiber,
jsonline.com,
23 Sep. 2025
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There’s no carafe or complex setup to manage; simply insert your favorite K-Cup pod, place your cup or travel mug, and brew.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
10 Sep. 2025
Noun
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Jean’s mama moved on to the kitchen, somehow managing the empty Red Drink pitchers and the foil pan, too.—
David Wright Faladé,
New Yorker,
28 Sep. 2025
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New York Yankees rookie pitcher Cam Schlittler has been far better, far faster, than anyone could have realistically anticipated.—
Jackson Roberts,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 Sep. 2025
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“Decanter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decanter. Accessed 3 Oct. 2025.
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