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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
Elegant fluting on the shoulder and a diamond-faceted closure pay homage to the 1950s diamond decanter bottles that helped cement Old Fitzgerald’s premium identity.
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Emily Price, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
The top opens and the front slides into two panels to reveal, layer by layer, an exquisite beige and blue leather interior to hold an impressive watch collection, plus dedicated compartments for a crystal decanter, drinking glasses, ice bucket and bar tools, and cigar accoutrements.
—Blue Carreon, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
There The New Yorker would lounge, unfurled, beside the whiskey decanter and the smoldering cigar.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
The lighter decanter, paired with eco-friendly packaging, is part of Hine’s broader efforts to enhance sustainability in its operations.
—Rachel King, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Emily Price, Forbes.com, 5 June 2025
The top opens and the front slides into two panels to reveal, layer by layer, an exquisite beige and blue leather interior to hold an impressive watch collection, plus dedicated compartments for a crystal decanter, drinking glasses, ice bucket and bar tools, and cigar accoutrements.
—Blue Carreon, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
There The New Yorker would lounge, unfurled, beside the whiskey decanter and the smoldering cigar.
—Anthony Lane, New Yorker, 5 May 2025
The lighter decanter, paired with eco-friendly packaging, is part of Hine’s broader efforts to enhance sustainability in its operations.
—Rachel King, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for decanter
Noun
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Across the stage, Healy consumes seven chew bars, three gels, and four and a half energy drink bottles.—
Jacob Whitehead,
New York Times,
12 July 2025
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Eerie voices seem to cry in the howling weather outside; the five figures draw close over their bottles and drams, wondering what might stand beyond the door.—
Helen Shaw,
New Yorker,
11 July 2025
Noun
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Anderson also sold hard hats, flasks and tumblers made by his company, a business that personalizes products through a process called hydro dripping.—
Scott Wartman,
The Enquirer,
2 July 2025
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Williams snapped photos and shared videos on social media of sub-par coffee poured in paper cups, the flasks bordering on empty despite potential jet lag.—
Asli Pelit,
New York Times,
19 May 2025
Noun
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Bring gloves, utility scissors and a clean milk jug.—
Staff report,
Chicago Tribune,
31 Dec. 2022
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Councell tapped a plastic jug the size of a garden shed containing sugar water, nearby another full of corn syrup.—
Bill Weir,
CNN,
12 Dec. 2022
Noun
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Enjoy a carafe of four margaritas for the price of two ($34), with one flavor per carafe.—
Ana Gutierrez,
Austin American Statesman,
2 July 2025
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The new thermal carafe, with its stainless steel construction, is sturdy and lovely.—
Matthew Korfhage,
Wired News,
23 May 2025
Noun
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All five of those pitchers, including Abbott, are now All-Stars.—
C. Trent Rosecrans,
New York Times,
9 July 2025
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The Royals are planning a pregame celebration for late Royals pitcher Al Fitzmorris on the field.—
Pete Grathoff
July 8,
Kansas City Star,
8 July 2025
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“Decanter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decanter. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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