decanter

[dih-kan-ter]

noun

1. a vessel, usually an ornamental glass bottle, for holding and serving wine, brandy, or the like.

2. a bottle used for decanting.

decanter

/ dɪˈkæntə /

noun

1. a stoppered bottle, usually of glass, into which a drink, such as wine, is poured for serving

Word History and Origins

Origin of decanter¹

First recorded in 1705–15; decant + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Dug sits upright on the limo’s black Corinthian leather seat, flanked by crystal liquor decanters on one side and a TV and VCR on the other.

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After producing a ceiling lamp with a bulbous glass filament that rises from the center to evoke a water drop splashing in a pool, Beacon Custom Lighting followed with its Pond decanter.

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From an unforgettable decanter to an adorable ottoman, these 8 items will awaken your inner interior designer.

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The Limited Lake Edition decanter comes in turquoise, deep blue and amber, and its digitally crafted and 3D-printed base is available in ash and sand.

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In the kitchen behind Meghan we can see elegant bowls and a glass decanter.

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Related Words

• carafe 
• flask 
• jug