Meaning & use
decanter
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A stoppered glass container used for serving wine or other liquids after separating them from sediment.
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He poured the red wine into a crystal decanter to let it breathe.
The antique decanter had been in her family for generations.
A note on using this word
Decanters are especially associated with red wine and spirits, where decanting can improve aroma and taste by exposing the liquid to air.
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