decanter

[ dih-kan-ter ]

noun

1. a vessel, usually an ornamental glass bottle, for holding and serving wine, brandy, or the like.
2. a bottle used for decanting.

decanter

/ dɪˈkæntə /

noun

1. a stoppered bottle, usually of glass, into which a drink, such as wine, is poured for serving

Word History and Origins

Origin of decanter¹

First recorded in 1705–15; decant + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Given the color of the glass and the sand-looking base, JK3D’s Flora Decanter was born in Los Angeles to make a statement.

From Los Angeles Times

Julia Koerner, who specializes in computational design and 3D printing, and Austin Fields, who’s known for her experimental glassblowing techniques, found inspiration in flora and fauna, light, the ocean and California landscapes when they created the Flora Decanter.

From Los Angeles Times

The Limited Lake Edition decanter comes in turquoise, deep blue and amber, and its digitally crafted and 3D-printed base is available in ash and sand.

From Los Angeles Times

This limited-edition version of the decanter was created for the 2023 millstART exhibition in Austria.

From Los Angeles Times

After producing a ceiling lamp with a bulbous glass filament that rises from the center to evoke a water drop splashing in a pool, Beacon Custom Lighting followed with its Pond decanter.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• carafe
• flask
• jug