as in bottle
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 decanter
In the seclusion of The Rabbit Hole, the members-only speakeasy in the building’s second floor, members could purchase a Spirit of Champions Limited Edition decanter for $1,700 and select a country of representation that the Mexican artisans translated on-site into a one-of-one keepsake.
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Lilian Raji,
Forbes.com,
18 June 2026
Use thoughtful upgrades like crystal decanters, warm lighting, and single-use cloths.
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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.
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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.
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Marla Miller,
The Conversation,
23 Mar. 2026
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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
See All Example Sentences for decanter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decanter
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There are books and wine bottles as decor on the ledges, and a glow of warm lighting.
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Small, compact and portable, no coffee maker needed, and each bottle provides up to 35 servings.
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References to nomads of the Kazakh steppe and local symbolism abound in the label, as seen in the heavy glass bottles recalling nomads’ flasks and decorated with handmade pendants in the form of old coins engraved with the emblem of each fragrance.
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Tommy is sober; Jeff’s a wisecracking alcoholic who seems to have twice emptied out a flask before the first scene is over.
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Another juvenile in detention passed around the tainted jug, according to the suit.
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It's applied like a traditional weed spray and is usually sold in large jugs.
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Each carafe holds 35 ounces and features a narrow neck for easier pouring.
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The right carafe is also just really nice to look at.
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Dodgers pitcher Jack Dreyer pitched a scoreless first inning before his teammate Charlie Barnes stepped and struggled to contain the A’s.
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Cuas relieved pitcher Matt Strahm in the eighth inning and limited the Rays to just two hits and one run.
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“Decanter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decanter. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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