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 The design of the bottle certainly has something to do with it, a fetching, retrol-looking glass decanter with a tax strip that provides information about when the whiskey was distilled and bottled. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 25 June 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 One of the earliest biopics imagined her life story, and her name graced everything from dolls to decanters. Marla Miller, The Conversation, 23 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for decanter
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Noun
  • The scents are housed in bottles designed by artist Ashley Longshore that are meant to be collectible.
    Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The small table was crowded with bottles of sparkling San Pellegrino and fancy saucières filled with every sauce and condiment on offer.
    Jonny Hallam, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • What works perfectly inside a glass laboratory flask faces unpredictable engineering challenges when transferred to massive industrial reactors.
    Mrigakshi Dixit, Interesting Engineering, 20 July 2026
  • References to nomads of the Kazakh steppe and local symbolism abound in the label, as seen in the heavy glass bottles recalling nomads’ flasks and decorated with handmade pendants in the form of old coins engraved with the emblem of each fragrance.
    Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 9 June 2026
Noun
  • Filling buckets, keeping jugs by the door, checking the faucet each morning – for many Puerto Ricans, that routine was in place long before now.
    Ivis García, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Officials on the island have deployed portable water tankers to communities, allowing residents to fill up containers and plastic jugs while their service is cut off.
    Christopher Cann, USA Today, 10 Aug. 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
  • For years, the Giants managed to avoid losing all but a few of their better young pitchers to Tommy John surgery.
    Andrew Baggarly, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
  • Max Clark hit his first home run at Comerica Park and five Tigers pitchers combined to allow one run as Detroit ended a six-game losing streak with a 4-1 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday night.
    CBS News, CBS News, 26 Aug. 2026

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“Decanter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decanter. Accessed 29 Aug. 2026.

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