How to Use decanter in a Sentence

decanter

noun
  • The waiter served us wine from an elegant decanter.
  • The anejo tequila, aged for five years, comes in a decanter made of platinum, sterling silver and 24-carat gold.
    Mike Snider, USA TODAY, 24 July 2024
  • The crystal decanter filled with homemade liqueur and tin of butter cookies are complimentary.
    By Devorah Lev-Tov, TIME, 25 July 2024
  • Don’t store it near the stove or in a chic glass decanter.
    Claire Saffitz and Belle Cushing, Bon Appetit, 24 Oct. 2017
  • Give the wine time to breathe (or, if short on time, speed the process with a decanter).
    Brett Owens, Forbes, 17 Mar. 2022
  • Pour to smoked glass (a decanter with smoke, in our case).
    Jake Stavis, Esquire, 11 June 2013
  • The decanter that this mezcal comes in is one of the most striking from the brand.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 21 Feb. 2024
  • SNL’s Pence picks up a rocks glass of the white stuff (sitting next to a decanter of it) and takes a sip.
    Travis M. Andrews, Washington Post, 6 Oct. 2019
  • Just as impressive is the unique decanter the scotch comes in.
    Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 10 Feb. 2022
  • The pours will continue for the rest of the night—out of a Baccarat decanter, no less.
    Dana Givens, Robb Report, 3 Feb. 2023
  • Here was the moment to dust off the decanter, to roll out the tablecloth, to polish the fine china.
    Washington Post, 4 June 2021
  • Also, the crystal decanter is from a friend, who gave it to me years ago.
    Brenda Yenke, cleveland, 2 Oct. 2019
  • This might be one to suggest for a splash into a decanter.
    Sara L. Schneider, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2021
  • The top of the decanter is made from carbon fiber and styled to look like natural grain or rock.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 30 May 2023
  • All anyone has to do open the bottles, and let the wine air out in a decanter for several weeks.
    Ian Shapira, Washington Post, 26 July 2017
  • The decanter is made from BPA-free borosilicate glass and mahogany wood, and it’s shaped like a globe.
    Phoebe Sklansky, Peoplemag, 14 June 2023
  • Verolux offers a whiskey decanter that's sure to get your guests talking.
    Jacorey Moon, Good Housekeeping, 26 Nov. 2022
  • Every good bar needs a whiskey decanter to house top shelf bourbon or Scotch.
    Emma Reynolds, Forbes, 10 June 2021
  • The twisted decanter design is unique but functional and easy to hold; your whiskey will look great in the glass too.
    Anthony Marcusa, chicagotribune.com, 22 Jan. 2021
  • The set features the whiskey decanter, two matching glasses, and a wooden tray.
    Sarah Yang, Sunset Magazine, 12 June 2023
  • Build the bar of your dreams with decanters, coupe glasses, and more that look top-shelf, but can fit into any budget.
    Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 27 June 2024
  • Aerate your wine in just seconds with this decanter that opens up the aroma and flavor of the bottle.
    Popular Science, 6 Mar. 2021
  • The 750-milliliter glass decanter has a nice heft to it (weighing in at just under four pounds).
    Sarah Grossbart, wsj.com, 12 Oct. 2023
  • Rick's Rules of Butlering: Red wine is served from a decanter, but white can be served from a bottle.
    Rachel Stafler, Town & Country, 27 Sep. 2019
  • As long as your decanter has a stopper with an airtight seal, most wine can sit in a decanter for two to three days.
    Madison Yauger, Peoplemag, 11 May 2023
  • In the food magazine world, there are prop stylists who pick just the right plates, napkins, and funky wine decanters for photo shoots.
    Alex Beggs, Bon Appetit, 12 Dec. 2017
  • Dress up his bar cart with this custom glassware set, which comes with a whiskey decanter and two glasses.
    Alyssa Gautieri, Good Housekeeping, 26 July 2022
  • Look no further than this sleek, modern decanter by Tom Dixon.
    Amanda Lauren, Forbes, 31 Jan. 2022
  • Tesseron has a unique presentation: a dem-john shaped decanter that holds 1.75 liters.
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 4 Sep. 2021
  • An erstwhile Negroni is some rabid ruby syrup brought in the bottom of a decanter that is filled with a white smoke.
    Joshua David Stein, GQ, 24 Jan. 2018

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