decanted; decanting; decants
1
: to draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers
2
: to pour (a liquid, such as wine) from one vessel into another
decanted the wine before the meal
3
: to pour out, transfer, or unload as if by pouring
I was decanted from the car …—
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The bottles were uncorked and the wine was decanted an hour before the meal.
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David Bezmozgis, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2025
Technically, there’s nothing wrong with decanting coffee in a basic Weck jar.
—airmail.news, 1 Mar. 2025
Try decanting these items in their play areas to make clean-up a little more enjoyable for all.
12.
—Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 11 Feb. 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
See All Example Sentences for decant
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“Decant.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decant. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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decant
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de·cant
di-ˈkant 
: to draw off (a liquid) without disturbing the sediment or the lower liquid layers
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