: 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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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 Crystal decanter set pieces While your decanter is the centerpiece of your set, the number of glassware included could be a make-or-break factor.—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025 Narrow decanters can be used for older wines that need minimal aeration.—Emily Price, Forbes, 20 Feb. 2025 The worlds of sneakerhead culture, sports, art, and tequila have finally collided, and the result is one of the most unique looking liquor decanters out there.—Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 12 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for decanter
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