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Definition of decanter

decanter

/dɪˈkæn.tɚ/
de · can · ter
Plural:decanters
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• noun

1

An ornamental glass or crystal vessel into which wine or spirits are poured for serving, primarily to separate the liquid from its sediment or to allow it to breathe.

Example

"The sommelier carefully poured the vintage red wine into a crystal decanter to aerate it before serving the guests."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from the English verb 'decant', which traces back to the Medieval Latin 'decantare' (to pour off the edge), combined with the agent suffix '-er'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Decanter. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/decanter
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