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
Only 10,000 one-liter decanters exist worldwide, but as of this writing, none remain available for sale online.
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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
Clase Azul is known for its expensive tequilas in handmade ceramic decanters, which customers often save long after the liquid is gone as art pieces in their homes.
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Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
9 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
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.
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Blythe Copeland,
Martha Stewart,
31 Jan. 2026
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
Clase Azul is known for its expensive tequilas in handmade ceramic decanters, which customers often save long after the liquid is gone as art pieces in their homes.
—
Jonah Flicker,
Robb Report,
9 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decanters
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On June 15, while fans celebrated a scoreless draw by Cape Verde, also known as Cabo Verde, nine people were arrested after bottles were thrown at officers and fans set off fireworks.
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There are books and wine bottles as decor on the ledges, and a glow of warm lighting.
Noun
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It's applied like a traditional weed spray and is usually sold in large jugs.
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Right now, Prime members can score exclusive savings and summer deals on YETI tumblers, coolers, jugs, backpacks and more when shopping on Amazon.
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“Decanters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decanters. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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