Decanter: meaning, definitions and examples

Use for serving wine or other spirits, especially to allow the liquid to breathe or to show it elegantly on a table.

• He poured the aged port into a crystal decanter.
• The decanter was the centerpiece of the dinner table.

A general term that can refer to any type of container that holds liquids. Can be used for both practical and decorative purposes.

• The ancient vessel was placed in the museum for display.
• She poured the soup into a large vessel before serving.

Used for serving larger quantities of liquids like water, juice, or beverages. Common in casual or outdoor settings.

• He brought a pitcher of lemonade to the picnic.
• The waitress refilled our pitcher with more iced tea.

Typically used for serving water, wine, or other beverages at a meal, often without a stopper.

• She filled the carafe with water and placed it on the table.
• The hotel room came with a carafe of water and glasses.