decanters

plural of decanter
as in bottles
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

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Recent Examples of decanters Even Puqio, with its hodgepodge of antiques, cowhide rugs, and crystal decanters filled with pisco and rum, felt like a time warp to a bygone era of exploration. Chris Schalkx, Travel + Leisure, 4 July 2026 Only 10,000 one-liter decanters exist worldwide, but as of this writing, none remain available for sale online. 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 To add vintage barware to your collection, head to The Hour, which has unique glassware, decanters, and shakers. Jennifer Prince, Southern Living, 21 Apr. 2026 Clase Azul is known for its expensive tequilas in handmade ceramic decanters, which customers often save long after the liquid is gone as art pieces in their homes. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Apr. 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 From home furnishings, like lamps and art, to specialty items, like cut-glass decanters and rare books, these are the items vintage experts say to thrift instead of buying new. Blythe Copeland, Martha Stewart, 31 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for decanters
Noun
  • The scents are housed in bottles designed by artist Ashley Longshore that are meant to be collectible.
    Kathryn Hopkins, Footwear News, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The small table was crowded with bottles of sparkling San Pellegrino and fancy saucières filled with every sauce and condiment on offer.
    Jonny Hallam, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
Noun
  • Filling buckets, keeping jugs by the door, checking the faucet each morning – for many Puerto Ricans, that routine was in place long before now.
    Ivis García, The Conversation, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Officials on the island have deployed portable water tankers to communities, allowing residents to fill up containers and plastic jugs while their service is cut off.
    Christopher Cann, USA Today, 10 Aug. 2026

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“Decanters.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decanters. Accessed 28 Aug. 2026.

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