decanter

[dɪˈkæntər]

decanter Definition

a vessel used to decant wine or other liquids, typically one with a stopper and a spout for serving.

Using decanter: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "decanter" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She poured the wine from the bottle into the decanter.

  • Example

    The crystal decanter sparkled in the sunlight.

  • Example

    The waiter brought a decanter of water to the table.

decanter Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for decanter

Phrases with decanter

  • ship's decanter

    a type of decanter with a flat base and a wide body, used on ships to prevent it from tipping over

    Example

    The ship's decanter was filled with rum.

  • a type of decanter used for storing and serving whiskey

    Example

    He poured himself a drink from the whiskey decanter.

  • a type of decanter made of crystal glass, often used for serving wine

    Example

    The crystal decanter sparkled in the candlelight.

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Summary: decanter in Brief

A 'decanter' [dɪˈkæntər] is a vessel used for decanting wine or other liquids, usually with a stopper and a spout for serving. It can be made of various materials, but a crystal decanter is often used for serving wine. Other types of decanters include the ship's decanter and the whiskey decanter.