decanters

plural of decanter
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 Even Puqio, with its hodgepodge of antiques, cowhide rugs, and crystal decanters filled with pisco and rum, felt like a time warp to a bygone era of exploration. Chris Schalkx, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026 Only 10,000 one-liter decanters exist worldwide, but as of this writing, none remain available for sale online. 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 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decanters
Noun
  • According to police sources, witnesses said two men threw two bottles containing an unknown substance into the deli.
    Allen Devlin, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Her alcoholic character may have been quaffing vodka from Evian bottles, but that was a red wine thriller all the way.
    Mikey O'Connell, HollywoodReporter, 13 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Officials on the island have deployed portable water tankers to communities, allowing residents to fill up containers and plastic jugs while their service is cut off.
    Christopher Cann, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026
  • Some of the jugs were the type used in North Africa and one is an older, Neo-Punic amphora, according to the Culture Ministry.
    Barbie Latza Nadeau, CNN Money, 10 Aug. 2026

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“Decanters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decanters. Accessed 21 Aug. 2026.

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