decant

[ dih-kant ]

verb (used with object)

1. to pour (wine or other liquid) gently so as not to disturb the sediment.
2. to pour (a liquid) from one container to another.

decant

/ dɪˈkænt /

verb

1. to pour (a liquid, such as wine) from one container to another, esp without disturbing any sediment
2. tr to rehouse (people) while their homes are being rebuilt or refurbished

Other Words From

• de·can·ta·tion [dee-kan-, tey, -sh, uh, n], noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of decant¹

1625–35; < Medieval Latin dēcanthāre, equivalent to Latin dē- de- + Medieval Latin canth ( us ) spout, rim of a vessel ( Latin: iron band round a wheel < Greek kánthos corner of the eye, tire) + -āre infinitive suffix

Word History and Origins

Origin of decant¹

C17: from Medieval Latin dēcanthāre, from canthus spout, rim; see canthus

Example Sentences

I suggest decanting or at least opening this a few hours before dinner.

From Washington Post

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.

From Washington Post

Boil for five minutes, allow to stand, and decant off clear fluid from sediment.

From Project Gutenberg

Allow to stand twenty-four hours, then centrifugalise thoroughly and decant the supernatant fluid into a well-stoppered bottle.

From Project Gutenberg

Now decant off the greater part of the water, and repeat the process several times.

From Project Gutenberg

Decant off the solution, wash once, strip off the lead, wash and weigh the remaining zinc.

From Project Gutenberg

Allow the precipitate to settle, decant on to a filter, and wash with hot water.

From Project Gutenberg