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

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 decanters Wines are served in Riedel stemware and Riedel decanters and those who wish to bring a bottle that’s not on Cory’s current wine list can pay the small corkage charge of $20. Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 2 Oct. 2025 Of course, designer decanters, like one by DIOR shaped like a goose, sells for $550. 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 Aeration and filtration unit While standard pour-and-serve decanters rely on their surface areas to aerate your wine, some decanters include separate aeration and filtration units to speed up the process. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decanters
Noun
  • Empty, plastic reusable bottles.
    Haadiza Ogwude, Cincinnati Enquirer, 5 Oct. 2025
  • There are two bottles in the fridge, have fun.
    Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • The jugs cost 600 pounds, and have already been restocked due to demand.
    Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 19 Sep. 2025
  • Other families were seen pushing and pulling makeshift wagons piled high with mattresses, empty jugs of water, clothes and other basics needed for survival.
    Aya Batrawy, NPR, 5 Sep. 2025

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Decanters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decanters. Accessed 9 Oct. 2025.

More from Merriam-Webster on decanters

Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!