decanter

as in bottle
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 decanter The decanter itself was crafted at an artisan workshop in Tesistán, a community in the state of Jalisco, and features 40 separate pieces that were turned into a work of art by hand. Shivani Vora, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024 The Mexican luxury house has produced 10,000 decanters of the 2024 edition, and based on years past, they’ll be gone within minutes of going on sale. Shivani Vora, Forbes, 15 Oct. 2024 Like past releases, the decanter for this release is a work of art in and of itself. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 15 Oct. 2024 This includes the decanter, which not only mirrors the spirit in terms of quality but also embodies the passion and meticulous attention to detail that has gone into crafting it. Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 10 Sep. 2024 See all Example Sentences for decanter 
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  • After receiving information from this informant, authorities were able to test Gonzalez’s DNA against the Gatorade bottle and airbags in the car, when Gonzalez was arrested in an unrelated car theft investigation last April, according to court records.
    Jakob Rodgers, The Mercury News, 7 Nov. 2024
  • Wynn Las Vegas Director of Wine Brian Weitzman leads this charge, constantly pursuing prestigious bottle acquisitions.
    Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024
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  • Glassware seemingly straight from the mad scientist's lab—beakers, flasks, test tubes, and more—hold candy that guests can enjoy at their own risk, of course.
    Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Oct. 2024
  • In Your Pack: Not every run requires a backpack or hydration vest of some sort, but super lightweight, comfortable running vests can feel barely there while carrying a phone—plus things like a hydration flask, lightweight jacket, or car or house keys.
    Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 28 Oct. 2024
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  • Bring gloves, utility scissors and a clean milk jug.
    Staff report, Chicago Tribune, 31 Dec. 2022
  • Councell tapped a plastic jug the size of a garden shed containing sugar water, nearby another full of corn syrup.
    Bill Weir, CNN, 12 Dec. 2022
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  • To this day, most of Tupperware's sales are done by tens of thousands of individual dealers hawking bowls, baking pans, carafes and vintage tumblers in each other's living rooms, on Facebook or on other social networks.
    Willem Marx, NPR, 18 Sep. 2024
  • The two carafes available to guests run on a timer.
    Ryan Ermey,Valentina Duarte, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2024
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  • The Dodgers announced their signing of Ohtani on Dec. 11, while the San Francisco Giants didn't pick up Cy Young Award-winning pitcher Blake Snell until March 19, less than two weeks before Opening Day.
    David K. Li, NBC News, 13 Nov. 2024
  • Lopez wasn't alone among pitchers who made the transition from a bullpen to a starting rotation after signing as a free agent last winter.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024

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“Decanter.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/decanter. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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