decanter

Definition of decanternext
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 Use a crystal bowl to display bedside snacks for overnight guests, and propagate plant cuttings in a whiskey decanter. Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 18 Aug. 2026 Even Puqio, with its hodgepodge of antiques, cowhide rugs, and crystal decanters filled with pisco and rum, felt like a time warp to a bygone era of exploration. Chris Schalkx, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026 In the seclusion of The Rabbit Hole, the members-only speakeasy in the building’s second floor, members could purchase a Spirit of Champions Limited Edition decanter for $1,700 and select a country of representation that the Mexican artisans translated on-site into a one-of-one keepsake. Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 Use thoughtful upgrades like crystal decanters, warm lighting, and single-use cloths. Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 28 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for decanter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decanter
Noun
  • It’s most often seen in adults, and common causes include using heating pads or hot water bottles for chronic pain or sitting too close to space heaters.
    Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 10 Sep. 2026
  • Similarly, patterns on the distinctive bi-color bottles of Dries Van Noten perfume, launched in 2022, had never been used in his fashions, but sometime after the launch, the Belgian designer created some clothes using some of the prints.
    Miles Socha, Footwear News, 10 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Victoria Beckam’s Portofino ‘97 scent comes in a turquoise flask that can fit in your palm and dangle at your breastplate.
    Chloe Schama, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Ordinarily, cyclists will drink water from a bottle, and drink gel from either a disposable packet or a refillable flask.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 31 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Over the last decade, the jug has become a staple in her life.
    Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026
  • When a friend pointed out some weighted bags lining the path at the bottom of the staircase one day, the siblings quickly abandoned the water jug idea.
    Jenna Belhumeur, Los Angeles Times, 3 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Upgrade this experience by replacing your plastic water bottle with a gorgeous carafe.
    Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2026
  • And wind down on Relic NoDa’s rope swings while sharing a cheap carafe.
    Laura Horne July 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
Noun
  • The family brunch also comes with pitchers of sangria or mimosas.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2026
  • And so much of it, for both pitchers, comes back to their changeups.
    Charlotte Varnes, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

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“Decanter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decanter. Accessed 18 Sep. 2026.

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