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
These glass and metal decanters can function as standalone art pieces.
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Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 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
Their distinctive products include lowball tumblers, decanters, and pitchers as well as decor like holiday ornaments.
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Wide-neck decanters also pose less of a challenge for cleaning.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 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
Their distinctive products include lowball tumblers, decanters, and pitchers as well as decor like holiday ornaments.
—Caroline Rogers, Southern Living, 31 Aug. 2025
Wide-neck decanters also pose less of a challenge for cleaning.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decanters
Noun
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In a bid to be sustainable – and in keeping with Metsavaht’s background in environmental activism – drinking water is provided in reusable glass bottles, solar panels supply part of the hotel’s energy and smart systems are used to reduce water consumption.—
Laura French,
TheWeek,
16 Mar. 2026
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In New York City alone, perfume lovers can wander into beloved destinations like Scent Bar or Aedes Perfumery to explore shelves of hard-to-find bottles.—
Conçetta Ciarlo,
Vogue,
16 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Rigid plastic containers such as water bottles, milk jugs and detergent bottles.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
17 Mar. 2026
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On Thursday, Ayman Ghazali waited in his car outside Temple Israel, near Detroit, for about two hours with a rifle, commercial grade fireworks and jugs of liquid believed to be gasoline, before crashing into the building full of dozens of children, according to authorities.—
Arkansas Online,
Arkansas Online,
16 Mar. 2026
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“Decanters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decanters. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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