How to Use decanter in a Sentence

decanter

noun
  • The waiter served us wine from an elegant decanter.
  • What’s more, a decanter doesn’t have to be used only for wine.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
  • Give the wine time to breathe (or, if short on time, speed the process with a decanter).
    — Brett Owens, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2022
  • Just as impressive is the unique decanter the scotch comes in.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2022
  • Pair the coasters with this chic carafe or a matching wine decanter.
    — Lauren Joseph, Bon Appetit Magazine, 11 Apr. 2025
  • Also, the crystal decanter is from a friend, who gave it to me years ago.
    — Brenda Yenke, cleveland, 2 Oct. 2019
  • The decanter that this mezcal comes in is one of the most striking from the brand.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2024
  • Verolux offers a whiskey decanter that's sure to get your guests talking.
    — Jacorey Moon, Good Housekeeping, 26 Nov. 2022
  • Although it’s made from glass, this decanter is highly durable.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
  • Next up are mezcals in decanters painted a matte black, red or teal.
    — Chloe Sorvino, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
  • Take a look below to find some of the coolest wine decanters available to buy online.
    — Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 7 Mar. 2025
  • Every good bar needs a whiskey decanter to house top shelf bourbon or Scotch.
    — Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 10 June 2021
  • Pair with the matching decanter for an eye-catching display on your bar cart.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 12 Dec. 2025
  • The top of the decanter is made from carbon fiber and styled to look like natural grain or rock.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 30 May 2023
  • Wide-neck decanters also pose less of a challenge for cleaning.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
  • These glass and metal decanters can function as standalone art pieces.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 2 Mar. 2026
  • Neck width Wide-neck decanters are best for aeration.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
  • This feature is available for both glass and crystal decanters.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
  • Dress up his bar cart with this custom glassware set, which comes with a whiskey decanter and two glasses.
    — Alyssa Gautieri, Good Housekeeping, 26 July 2022
  • Like past releases, the decanter for this release is a work of art in and of itself.
    — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2024
  • Size Most decanters are designed to be used with a single bottle of wine.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
  • All anyone has to do open the bottles, and let the wine air out in a decanter for several weeks.
    — Ian Shapira, Washington Post, 26 July 2017
  • As long as your decanter has a stopper with an airtight seal, most wine can sit in a decanter for two to three days.
    — Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 11 May 2023
  • Look no further than this sleek, modern decanter by Tom Dixon.
    — Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 31 Jan. 2022
  • Here was the moment to dust off the decanter, to roll out the tablecloth, to polish the fine china.
    — Washington Post, 4 June 2021
  • Some decanters hold more than one bottle, while others hold a single glassful.
    — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 26 Aug. 2025
  • The pours will continue for the rest of the night—out of a Baccarat decanter, no less.
    — Dana Givens, Robb Report, 3 Feb. 2023
  • Build the bar of your dreams with decanters, coupe glasses, and more that look top-shelf, but can fit into any budget.
    — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2024
  • The set features the whiskey decanter, two matching glasses, and a wooden tray.
    — Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 12 June 2023
  • The twisted decanter design is unique but functional and easy to hold; your whiskey will look great in the glass too.
    — Anthony Marcusa, chicagotribune.com, 22 Jan. 2021

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