decanter

noun

de·​cant·​er di-ˈkan-tər How to pronounce decanter (audio)
dē-
Synonyms of decanternext
: a vessel used to decant or to receive decanted liquids
especially : an ornamental glass bottle used for serving wine

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Examples of decanter in a Sentence

The waiter served us wine from an elegant decanter.
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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 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 The design of the bottle certainly has something to do with it, a fetching, retrol-looking glass decanter with a tax strip that provides information about when the whiskey was distilled and bottled. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for decanter

Word History

First Known Use

1708, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of decanter was in 1708

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“Decanter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decanter. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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decanter

noun
de·​cant·​er di-ˈkant-ər How to pronounce decanter (audio)
: an ornamental glass bottle used especially for serving wine

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