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Definition of decant

decant

/dɪˈkænt/
de · cant
Adjective:decantable
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Past Simple:decanted
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Past Participle:decanted
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Present Participle:decanting
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decant Lexical Profile

decant Game Scores & Validity

• verb

1

To gradually pour a liquid (typically wine or a chemical solution) from one container into another, especially without disturbing any sediment at the bottom.

Example

"The sommelier carefully decanted the aged vintage into a crystal carafe before serving it to the guests."

2

British To temporarily move people or organizations from one building or area to another, especially while their usual premises are being refurbished or redeveloped.

Example

"The council decided to decant the residents into temporary accommodation while the apartment block underwent structural repairs."

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• Rhymes for decant

• Nearby Words

decal
decameter
decamp
decant
decanter
decapitate
decapitation

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from French décanter, from Medieval Latin decanthare ('to pour from the edge of a vessel'), formed from Latin de- ('from') and canthus ('lip of a jug' or 'iron rim of a wheel').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Decant. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/decant
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