: a vessel used to decant or to receive decanted liquids
especially: an ornamental glass bottle used for serving wine
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The waiter served us wine from an elegant decanter.
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Each resident will receive a custom decanter and access to a personal locker, ideal for storing top-shelf spirits.—Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes.com, 7 Apr. 2025 Rear-seat refrigerator with custom crystal decanter and glasses for chilled drinks.—Mark Phelan, USA TODAY, 15 Mar. 2025 A couple of our favorite decanters A handblown beauty made from recycled glass: La Riccia Pinch Decanter
A decanter that provides a bit of show: Audo Copenhagen Decanter
Decanting wine involves pouring out a bottle into another vessel.—Wilder Davies, Bon Appétit, 7 Mar. 2025 To add vintage barware to your collection, head to The Hour, which has unique glassware, decanters, and shakers.—Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 2 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for decanter
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