How to Use decant in a Sentence

decant

verb
  • The bottles were uncorked and the wine was decanted an hour before the meal.
  • Buy a bottle to drink now (decanted) and one to drink in a year or two.
    — Lettie Teague, WSJ, 11 Dec. 2018
  • In fact, Card says decanting wine doesn’t have to be too complex of a process.
    — Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 13 Sep. 2024
  • Smith said every glass of wine will be decanted and served to guests from that room instead of the bar.
    — Anthony Clark Carpio, latimes.com, 2 May 2018
  • Wide-mouth jars with screw-on lids for decanting pantry goods and for storing leftovers in the fridge.
    — Amy Panos, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Sep. 2025
  • Unused guest toiletries are decanted for use in staff changing rooms.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Jan. 2026
  • This is slightly riskier than taking a grand cru wine out of the cellar and decanting it.
    — John Brodie, Town & Country, 30 Apr. 2018
  • Pickett has decanted his novel to the stage with an imperfect grasp of how stage plays work.
    — Alexis Soloski, New York Times, 4 Mar. 2020
  • Watch this video for tips on decanting and organizing spices.
    — Cody Godwin, USA Today, 15 Feb. 2026
  • After the wine was decanted and people were seated, my father would pour.
    — John Seabrook, The New Yorker, 23 Jan. 2017
  • Decanting a young Barolo is a good idea—for up to four hours, to give the tannins a chance to mellow out.
    — Oddur Thorisson, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Jan. 2017
  • Store it in its original packaging or decant into a dark spray bottle, and keep it away from bright lights.
    — Maria Sabella, The Spruce, 18 Feb. 2026
  • Instead of frying prawns in a wok, Lau makes them into a consomme which is decanted into a teapot.
    — Maggie Hiufu Wong, CNN, 5 Mar. 2023
  • Because of the dedicated design, these glasses are best suited to bold red wines that should be swirled and decanted.
    — Laura Denby, Peoplemag, 16 July 2023
  • While many believe that only red wines need to be decanted, whether or not to decant your wine is also a personal preference.
    — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 11 May 2023
  • Larger models may also have a center shelf for storing bottles upright as well as for decanting and serving.
    — Cassidy Olsen, Good Housekeeping, 31 Mar. 2023
  • Second, decanting aerates the wine, releasing more of the flavors and aromas.
    — Sam Dangremond, Town & Country, 9 Dec. 2016
  • Some people also find the ritual of decanting to be enjoyable.
    — Emily Price, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025
  • Another method is to decant the yogurt into a bowl, place a stainless steel spoon in it, and leave it at room temperature for 2 hours.
    — Washington Post, 12 Mar. 2021
  • The real key to living like a Kardashian is decanting your cereal.
    — Mackenzie Schmidt, PEOPLE.com, 23 Mar. 2018
  • Other pros insist the time and financial investment of decanting is worthwhile for long-term success.
    — Jamie Killin, Anchorage Daily News, 11 June 2023
  • The state allows irrevocable trusts to be decanted, or changed, into a new trust as long as certain provisions are met.
    — Robert Frank, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2024
  • Up on the 7th floor, the concierge team at the Old Faithful Club planned for a busy night, preparing treats and decanting wine.
    — Samantha McNesby, USA TODAY, 4 Sep. 2019
  • Always invite one or two friends over a little earlier to help decant wine, mix cocktails, and sort of populate the room before the rest of the guests arrive.
    — Micaela English, Town & Country, 4 June 2014
  • Start with a full purge, then decant and group items intentionally to create clarity, save space, and simplify upkeep.
    — Jamie Cuccinelli, Martha Stewart, 9 Jan. 2026
  • Going forward, decant items into air-tight containers or store some things (like bread) in the fridge or freezer to avoid spoiling prematurely.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 May 2026
  • Going forward, decant items into air-tight containers or store some things (like bread) in the fridge or freezer to avoid spoiling prematurely.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 Dec. 2025
  • Puzzles and Board Games Bulky puzzle and game boxes can be difficult to store, so try decanting the pieces instead.
    — Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 2025
  • To prevent disasters, Jones decants liquids into travel-size jars and bottles, stores them in a clear zip bag, and keeps them separate from clothes.
    — Alesandra Dubin, Southern Living, 29 Sep. 2025
  • Plan ahead by decanting your essentials into lightweight travel-sized containers.
    — Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 13 June 2026

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