as in bottles
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 decanters
Use thoughtful upgrades like crystal decanters, warm lighting, and single-use cloths.
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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
Clase Azul is known for its expensive tequilas in handmade ceramic decanters, which customers often save long after the liquid is gone as art pieces in their homes.
—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
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
Heritage Images via Getty Images What’s more, carafes now come in quite stylish designs and are often used as decanters.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
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
Clase Azul is known for its expensive tequilas in handmade ceramic decanters, which customers often save long after the liquid is gone as art pieces in their homes.
—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
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
Heritage Images via Getty Images What’s more, carafes now come in quite stylish designs and are often used as decanters.
—John Mariani, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decanters
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Workers repairing a ha-ha, a ditch traditionally used to contain livestock without interrupting the view across an estate, uncovered a tunnel entrance, along with Tudor-era artifacts including pottery, bones, and glass bottles.—
Anne Doran,
ARTnews.com,
15 June 2026
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Remember to wash and sterilize any bottles, scoops, or mixing containers by running them through the dishwasher or using hot soapy water.—
Sarah Scott,
Parents,
15 June 2026
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Additional videos also showed several boxes lining part of the pool as workers poured the liquid from the gallon jugs into the pool.—
Mike Stunson,
USA Today,
16 June 2026
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The volume of crystalline API needed to dose 450 million patients with the Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine would fill just two milk gallon jugs, Asparouhov said.—
Elsa Ohlen,
CNBC,
9 June 2026
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“Decanters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decanters. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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