decanter
[dih-kan-ter]
- a vessel, usually an ornamental glass bottle, for holding and serving wine, brandy, or the like.
- a bottle used for decanting.
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Origin of decanter
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Contemporary Examples
With a sleek look and perfect pour, the Axium is the decanter of choice for serving red wine during the cold winter months.
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November 29, 2014
With the decanter and glass situations peacefully resolved, the eating and drinking commenced and the Soldera paradoxes continued.
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December 8, 2013
Historical Examples
The bartender winked at Yates as he shoved the decanter over to the newcomer.
In the Midst of AlarmsRobert Barr
Let it stand till it is quite cold; then strain it, and put it into a decanter.
Directions for Cookery, in its Various BranchesEliza Leslie
His last touch was to supplement the decanter of sherry with a bottle of vodka.
Ruggles of Red GapHarry Leon Wilson
He took the decanter of water from the hands of his wife and poured out a glassful.
Therese RaquinEmile Zola
He dropped into a chair and felt about half blindly for the decanter.
The MissionaryGeorge Griffith
decanter
- a stoppered bottle, usually of glass, into which a drink, such as wine, is poured for serving
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Word Origin and History for decanter
n.
vessel for decanting liquors, 1715, agent noun from decant.
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