decanters

Definition of decantersnext
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 These glass and metal decanters can function as standalone art pieces. 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
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Noun
  • From the guest's POV, drinking water is provided in reusable glass bottles, with water refilling stations across the property, and restaurant ingredients are sourced from the nearby partner South Farm and local suppliers to reduce the carbon footprint and support the community.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Mar. 2026
  • There are a lot of special-edition bottles that come out every year, and most of them change up the packaging but not the actual liquid inside.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Alawites trekked for miles to the seashore, bringing home jugs of seawater to fashion salty dough for bread.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 4 Mar. 2026
  • In the back, near the restaurant’s fountain drink machine, sit two empty five gallon jugs that her team has filled each week to avoid using city water.
    Briah Lumpkins, Charlotte Observer, 25 Feb. 2026

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“Decanters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decanters. Accessed 16 Mar. 2026.

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