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The waiter served us wine from an elegant decanter.
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And while it’s designed for wine, a decanter like this can easily pull double duty.
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Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
These glass and metal decanters can function as standalone art pieces.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 Mar. 2026
The intricate decanters are currently hand bottled, a process that naturally caps volume.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 24 Feb. 2026
The drinks cabinet is packed with everything possible, from all the classics to punchy Ceylon arrack, there’s also a decanter of silky red wine on the side.
—Harriet Compston, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
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Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2026
These glass and metal decanters can function as standalone art pieces.
—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 Mar. 2026
The intricate decanters are currently hand bottled, a process that naturally caps volume.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 24 Feb. 2026
The drinks cabinet is packed with everything possible, from all the classics to punchy Ceylon arrack, there’s also a decanter of silky red wine on the side.
—Harriet Compston, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for decanter
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“Decanter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decanter. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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decanter
noun
de·cant·er
di-ˈkant-ər 
: an ornamental glass bottle used especially for serving wine
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