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 Monogrammed towels, bathrobes and slippers featuring the hotel’s initials, and mineral water in cut glass decanters lend additional touches of luxury. — Eddi Fiegel, Robb Report, 3 Sep. 2026 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 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
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Noun
  • And, of course, there are more gunfights and suspense sequences, including with champagne bottles as blunt weapons for Knightley in her second-season return.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 24 Sep. 2026
  • But at the very top end, the market continues to produce extraordinary results for bottles with exceptional rarity and provenance.
    — George Nelson, ARTnews.com, 24 Sep. 2026
Noun
  • Detergent sheets for laundry typically come in slim cardboard boxes rather than plastic jugs, which helps households cut down on plastic waste.
    — Ryan Brennan, Sacbee.com, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Slim cardboard packaging replaces bulky plastic jugs, making detergent sheets for laundry appealing to anyone looking for eco-friendly laundry detergent options.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 24 Sep. 2026

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“Decanters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decanters. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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