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 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 To add vintage barware to your collection, head to The Hour, which has unique glassware, decanters, and shakers. Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 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
  • One bottle of its Hyaluronic Acid serum leaves the shelves every ten seconds somewhere in the world, while more than 400 million views across TikTok suggest the appeal extends far beyond the loyal French customers who helped build the business.
    Kate Hardcastle, Forbes.com, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Polyvinyl chloride, better known as PVC, is most frequently found in pipes, credit cards, plastic bottles, electrical cable insulation, and other everyday items.
    Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 6 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
  • The traditional category, in which the San Jose nonprofit group competed, featured the use of different props such as tables, benches and wine jugs to combine technical skill with storytelling.
    Yu Wang, Mercury News, 26 July 2026
  • Household items like gallon jugs or a suitcase loaded with books work in a pinch.
    Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 July 2026
Noun
  • And wind down on Relic NoDa’s rope swings while sharing a cheap carafe.
    Laura Horne July 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
  • Each carafe holds 35 ounces and features a narrow neck for easier pouring.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 29 June 2026
Noun
  • Caglianone should take advantage of his matchup against a homer-prone and fly-ball pitcher by launching a home run tonight and cash in for bettors who take advantage of his alluring +489 odds to hit a home run.
    Josh Shepardson, Forbes.com, 5 Aug. 2026
  • With 50 games to go after the deadline, the Tigers insist that trading one of the best pitchers on the planet plus another key part of their top-notch rotation does not constitute waving the white flag.
    Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 5 Aug. 2026

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“Decanter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decanter. Accessed 8 Aug. 2026.

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