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
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
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
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
Wide-neck decanters also pose less of a challenge for cleaning.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
Marla Miller, The Conversation, 23 Mar. 2026
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
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
Wide-neck decanters also pose less of a challenge for cleaning.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decanters
Noun
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There are also water stations on multiple floors with both still and sparkling options that make the reusable bottles actually useful.—
Condé Nast,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Officers arrested him and accused the suspect of placing a device consisting of two bottles of flammable liquid secured with adhesive tape and 650 grams of explosive powder.—
Chase Jordan
March 30,
Charlotte Observer,
30 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Her aim was to reinvigorate Cyprus's crafts—reshaping earth red terra-cotta jugs into glazed tableware and sculptural vases, or placing Lefkara lace on linen separates and bags.—
Selina Denman,
Condé Nast Traveler,
31 Mar. 2026
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Ghazali's vehicle, a Ford F-150, which was loaded with fireworks and jugs of gasoline, caught on fire during the attack.—
Andrew Stanton,
MSNBC Newsweek,
30 Mar. 2026
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“Decanters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decanters. Accessed 6 Apr. 2026.
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