decanter

noun

Definition of decanternext
as in bottle
a special glass container into which wine, whiskey, etc., is poured from its original container and from which it is served The waiter served us wine from an elegant decanter. a decanter of port

Related Words

Relevance

Example Sentences

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of decanter The design of the bottle certainly has something to do with it, a fetching, retrol-looking glass decanter with a tax strip that provides information about when the whiskey was distilled and bottled. — Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 25 June 2026 In the seclusion of The Rabbit Hole, the members-only speakeasy in the building’s second floor, members could purchase a Spirit of Champions Limited Edition decanter for $1,700 and select a country of representation that the Mexican artisans translated on-site into a one-of-one keepsake. — Lilian Raji, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026 Use thoughtful upgrades like crystal decanters, warm lighting, and single-use cloths. — Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 28 May 2026 One of the earliest biopics imagined her life story, and her name graced everything from dolls to decanters. — Marla Miller, The Conversation, 23 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for decanter
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decanter
  1. bottle
  2. flask
  3. jug
  4. carafe
  5. pitcher
Noun
  • The travel bag has a roomy interior department designed to keep bottles upright to prevent spills on the go.
    — Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2026
  • Detectives later linked Scott to the crime scene through DNA recovered from an iced tea bottle and a cigarette butt.
    — Ahmed Jawadi, USA Today, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of bottle
Noun
  • Victoria Beckam’s Portofino ‘97 scent comes in a turquoise flask that can fit in your palm and dangle at your breastplate.
    — Chloe Schama, Vogue, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Ordinarily, cyclists will drink water from a bottle, and drink gel from either a disposable packet or a refillable flask.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of flask
Noun
  • Milagros Pica Quiñones’ small concrete home is an untamed menagerie of bottles, paint buckets, bleach and laundry detergent jugs.
    — Isabel Rosales, CNN Money, 28 Aug. 2026
  • Choose a matching serving bowl or water jug for a coordinating tablescape.
    — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of jug
Noun
  • Upgrade this experience by replacing your plastic water bottle with a gorgeous carafe.
    — Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 17 Aug. 2026
  • And wind down on Relic NoDa’s rope swings while sharing a cheap carafe.
    — Laura Horne July 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
Definition of carafe
Noun
  • Among all pitchers who have struck out 1,000 or more batters on both sides of the Pacific Ocean, only Hideo Nomo has preceded Darvish in reaching the mark.
    — Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • As a sports bettor, there are a lot of people frustrated by these two teams and pitchers from this season as the Giants take on the Pirates.
    — David Troy OutKick, FOXNews.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of pitcher

Browse Nearby Words

decanted
decanter
decanters
See all Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Decanter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decanter. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

Copy Citation
Last Updated: - Updated example sentences
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Popular in Grammar & Usage

See More

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

A List of Most Commonly Confused Words

Why do we use apostrophes to show possession?

Is it 'nerve-racking' or 'nerve-wracking'?

What's the difference between 'fascism' and 'socialism'?
See More

Popular in Wordplay

See More

The Longest Long Words List

Stay Woke

Ye Olde Nincompoop: Old-Fashioned Words for 'Stupid'

14 Phobias You Probably Haven't Heard Of

The Words of the Week - Sept. 4
See More

Popular

See More

A Who’s Who Regarding ‘Who’s’ and ‘Whose’

The Longest Long Words List

Stay Woke
See More

Games & Quizzes

See All
Play Quordle: Guess all four words in a limited number of tries. Each of your guesses must be a real 5-letter word.
Quordle Can you solve 4 words at once?
Play Blossom: Solve today's spelling word game by finding as many words as you can using just 7 letters. Longer words score more points.
Blossom Pick the best words!
Play Missing Letter: a crossword with a twist. Each of the 25 puzzle words start with a different letter of the alphabet. Which letter is missing?
The Missing Letter A daily crossword with a twist
anagrams on a chalk board
Word Builder Quiz Vol. 2 Pick the letter that when added to a word will ma...
See All