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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Jennifer Lawrence hopped over to Chalamet and Jenner's table to grab a bottle of bubbly.—
Stephanie Sengwe,
PEOPLE,
12 Jan. 2026
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During the investigation, officers found liquor bottles hidden throughout the house, some of them empty, according to the release.—
Summer Lin,
Los Angeles Times,
12 Jan. 2026
Noun
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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
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Its running vest-style chest harness provides comfort, stability, and most importantly, easy-access pockets for snacks (or a soft flask for water).—
The Editors,
Outside,
31 Dec. 2025
Noun
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Meijer is recalling its 128-ounce Steam Distilled Water after reports of a floating black foreign substance, affecting jugs with a sell-by date of October 4, 2026 and specific lot and product codes.—
Michele Laufik,
Martha Stewart,
12 Jan. 2026
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Watching her character mix a jug of Kool-Aid with her bare hands, Krakowski remembers hearing the crowd crackle with laughter.—
Keaton Bell,
Vogue,
2 Jan. 2026
Noun
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When empty, the cup sits on top of the carafe opening like a lid.—
Brittney Morgan,
Travel + Leisure,
12 Jan. 2026
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The best way to keep coffee hot without reheating is to use a high-quality insulated mug or carafe.—
Alana Al-Hatlani,
Southern Living,
2 Jan. 2026
Noun
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Beyond the impressive construction, the pitcher is designed with Tupperware’s signature smart push-button lid that switches from closed to pour-ready with the touch of a finger.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
12 Jan. 2026
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Skubal, Boras and the union might argue that the salaries pitchers receive in arbitration should keep pace with those given to position players.—
Ken Rosenthal,
New York Times,
12 Jan. 2026
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“Decanter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decanter. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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