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decanter

[dih-kan-ter] / dɪˈkæn tər /


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In the kitchen behind Meghan we can see elegant bowls and a glass decanter.

From BBC ● Mar. 15, 2024

While cleaning camp, my partner even found a desecrated crystal decanter filled with urine.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 10, 2023

Martin displays terrific comic timing as Butler, deftly channeling the general’s narcissism and exasperation, whether fussing with paperwork or pontificating over the sherry decanter.

From Washington Post ● Mar. 29, 2023

Viski Globe Decanter and Whiskey Tumblers Set: For the world traveler or distinguished home office, this globe decanter and whiskey tumbler set make a classy gift and a modern take on the home globe bar.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 1, 2022

There was the faint glug of wine being poured, a tinkle of decanter on glass rim, a murmur of thanks, and then Sir Charles seated himself on the sofa, inches away from Will.

From "The Subtle Knife" by Philip Pullman

On view are examples of bulbous book bindings, acid-etched vases, satin capes, parchment-covered cabinets, angular decanters, diamond-decorated cloche hats, geometric malachite brooches, stark bas-reliefs, Brancusi-faced collar ads, and boxy, black-lacquer screens.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 23, 2025

She went back to her shed and started making glasses and decanters as wedding presents for friends.

From BBC ● Jan. 15, 2023

Evans described first-class cabins that included fine china, liquor cabinets with crystal decanters, hair creams in ceramic jars from Paris, solid gold spectacles and Wild West clothing.

From Washington Times ● Dec. 1, 2022

Unfiltered Port forms a sediment, or crust, in the bottle, requiring decanting into … well … decanters, allowing oxygen to mix with the Port while the sediment is left in the bottle.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 16, 2022

It was a large room, with an oval table of polished rosewood on which stood various decanters and glasses, and a silver smoking stand with a rack of pipes.

From "The Golden Compass" by Philip Pullman


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