Decant: meaning, definitions and examples

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decant

 

[ dษชหˆkรฆnt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

liquid transfer

To decant is to pour a liquid from one container to another, typically to separate sediment or to aerate the liquid. This process is commonly used with wine, where the purpose is to remove the sediment that has settled at the bottom of the bottle. Decanting can also enhance the wine's flavors and aromas by exposing it to air. The practice can be applied to other liquids, such as spirits or olive oil, to improve their quality or presentation.

Synonyms

pour, strain, transfer

Examples of usage

  • Please decant the wine before serving.
  • He decided to decant the whiskey into a crystal decanter.
  • After sediment settled in the bottle, she learned how to properly decant it.

Translations

Translations of the word "decant" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น decantar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเคฟเค•เฅ‡เค‚เคŸ เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช dekantieren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dekantasi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะตะบะฐะฝั‚ัƒะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dekantowaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‡ใ‚ซใƒณใƒˆใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dรฉcanter

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ decantar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dekantere

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋””์บ”ํŠธํ•˜๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุตููŠุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dekantovat

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dekantovaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ decant

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ dekantirati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ dekanta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะตะบะฐะฝั‚ั‚ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒ”แƒ™แƒแƒœแƒขแƒแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dekantasiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ decantar

Word origin

The term 'decant' originates from the Latin word 'decantare', which means 'to pour away'. The prefix 'de-' implies 'removal' or 'separation', while 'cantare' means 'to sing', referring to the act of pouring. This word first entered the English language in the late 19th century, primarily in the context of wine. Wine decanting has a long historical tradition that dates back to ancient Greek and Roman times when it was believed that allowing wine to breathe would enhance its flavor and aroma. The practice became popular in refined dining settings as wine connoisseurs began to appreciate the complexities of aged wines and their sediment. Today, decanting is common in both informal and formal settings, extending beyond just wine to include various liquids that may benefit from aeration or sediment removal.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #32,697 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.