Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
decanter
noun
/dɪˈkæntər/
Definition
A vessel used to hold the decantation of a liquid, usually wine.
Examples
- She poured the red wine into a beautiful crystal decanter to let it breathe.
- The decanter helped to remove the sediment from the old bottle of wine.
- A vintage whiskey was displayed in a glass decanter on the bar.
Meaning
A decanter is often used to aerate wine and enhance its flavor, as well as to separate it from sediment.
Synonyms
- carafe
- jug
- vessel
