noun
decanter
dih-KAN-tuh
Decanter (noun) means a stoppered glass or crystal container used for serving wine or spirits after they've been poured off their sediment. Example: “He poured the port from the decanter into two small glasses.”
noun
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A stoppered glass or crystal container used for serving wine or spirits after they've been poured off their sediment.
"He poured the port from the decanter into two small glasses."
How to use decanter
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA fancy stoppered bottle used to serve wine or spirits at the table.
Common pairings
a crystal decanter
a whisky decanter
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Word forms
- Plural
- decanters
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He poured the port from the _____ into two small glasses.
Etymology
From "decant" ("to pour off") + the agent suffix "-er."
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What does “decanter” mean?
The word “decanter” means a stoppered glass or crystal container used for serving wine or spirits after they've been poured off their sediment. In plain terms, a fancy stoppered bottle used to serve wine or spirits at the table.
How do you pronounce “decanter”?
“Decanter” is pronounced dih-KAN-tuh (/dɪˈkæntə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “decanter” in a sentence?
Here is “decanter” used in a sentence: “He poured the port from the decanter into two small glasses.”
What part of speech is “decanter”?
“Decanter” is a noun.
