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
One of the earliest biopics imagined her life story, and her name graced everything from dolls to decanters.
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Marla Miller, The Conversation, 23 Mar. 2026
Look to bedding, decor such as throws, art, and small accents like vases and water decanters to bring in these of-the-moment hues.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2026
The drinks cabinet is packed with everything possible, from all the classics to punchy Ceylon arrack, there’s also a decanter of silky red wine on the side.
—Harriet Compston, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
From home furnishings, like lamps and art, to specialty items, like cut-glass decanters and rare books, these are the items vintage experts say to thrift instead of buying new.
—Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 31 Jan. 2026
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Marla Miller, The Conversation, 23 Mar. 2026
Look to bedding, decor such as throws, art, and small accents like vases and water decanters to bring in these of-the-moment hues.
—Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Feb. 2026
The drinks cabinet is packed with everything possible, from all the classics to punchy Ceylon arrack, there’s also a decanter of silky red wine on the side.
—Harriet Compston, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
From home furnishings, like lamps and art, to specialty items, like cut-glass decanters and rare books, these are the items vintage experts say to thrift instead of buying new.
—Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 31 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decanter
Noun
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Otherwise, all of the accommodations have Park Hyatt signatures like Le Labo toiletries in pump bottles, fluffy robes and slippers, minibars, espresso machines, and plenty of bottled water.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
12 May 2026
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Experts recommend using a point-of-use sink filter and storing water in stainless steel or glass bottles instead of disposable plastic containers.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
11 May 2026
Noun
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Log Cabin maple syrup was packaged in a special Bicentennial flask.—
Jill Lepore,
New Yorker,
2 Mar. 2026
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Professor Wallace’s team has slashed the need for fossil-fuel hydrogen in chemical manufacturing by developing a clever, single-flask method powered by waste bread.—
Mrigakshi Dixit,
Interesting Engineering,
23 Feb. 2026
Noun
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For everyday dirt, though, a DIY jug does the job — at a fraction of the price.—
Ryan Brennan
May 13,
Kansas City Star,
13 May 2026
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Then there were the jug-eared goofball characters, which some scholars of the art form call halfwits, while others prefer snerds.—
Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
12 May 2026
Noun
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Thoughtful touches like pillow mist and carafes of water are left by the bedside table.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
29 Apr. 2026
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Keep only essentials like a lamp, a small tray for glasses or remotes, and a carafe of water.—
Mary Marlowe Leverette,
The Spruce,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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The team relied on eight pitchers — Klein, Edgardo Henriquez, Blake Treinen, Wyatt Mills, Kyle Hurt, Alex Vesia, Jack Dreyer and Barnes — to complete the game.—
Liana Handler,
Los Angeles Times,
16 May 2026
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And the National League has several other pitchers having great starts to the 2026 season.—
Ian Miller OutKick,
FOXNews.com,
15 May 2026
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“Decanter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decanter. Accessed 18 May. 2026.
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