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
Related Words
Relevance
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of decanter
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
The decanter is ivory with gold lines, and features the Clase Azul emblem at the center with malachite inlays.
—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
9 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
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
See All Example Sentences for decanter
Jennifer Prince,
Southern Living,
21 Apr. 2026
The decanter is ivory with gold lines, and features the Clase Azul emblem at the center with malachite inlays.
—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
9 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
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
See All Example Sentences for decanter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decanter
Noun
-
The day after the crash, the boat was found to contain 61 empty and partially empty booze bottles and cans, after FWC officers pulled the boat from the bay.
-
More than 11,000 bottles of the blood pressure medication chlorthalidone have been recalled, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Noun
-
Tommy is sober; Jeff’s a wisecracking alcoholic who seems to have twice emptied out a flask before the first scene is over.
-
Nolan, by reputation, is a solemn figure—a no-nonsense puzzle-box auteur in a crisp waistcoat, a flask of tea tucked into his jacket pocket.
Noun
-
Right now, Prime members can score exclusive savings and summer deals on YETI tumblers, coolers, jugs, backpacks and more when shopping on Amazon.
-
Just last week, Kiki’s—a Greek spot known for its platters and $25 jugs of wine—was seized by the New York State Department of Taxation and Finance, which says the restaurant’s LLC and one of its owners owe more than $1 million in taxes.
Noun
-
The right carafe is also just really nice to look at.
-
There are water filling stations on every floor, and water bottles and glass carafes in every room.
Noun
-
Suzuki became the first player to homer twice off Misiorowski since the pitcher’s MLB debut in 2025, according to ESPN Insights.
-
Green earned a reputation with the Padres for being an aggressive in-game manager, willing to pull starting pitchers and deploy relievers with urgency.
Cite this Entry
“Decanter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decanter. Accessed 29 Jun. 2026.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
