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  • noun Plural form of decanter.

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Examples

  • The way they serve wine is in decanters, which adds interest to the whole set up.

    Ocean 211 « Salt and Pepper. 2005

  • She always said that as long as she served boxed wines in her (his) fanciest cut crystal decanters their guests never knew the difference.

    Two Shrimp Dishes 2009

  • The fourth in a planned series of six ultra-rare limited editions packaged in specially-made Lalique crystal decanters, the 60-year is the oldest of the lot thus far.

    Tony Sachs: The Twelve Scotches Of Christmas: Whisky Picks For Last-Minute Shoppers Tony Sachs 2011

  • The fourth in a planned series of six ultra-rare limited editions packaged in specially-made Lalique crystal decanters, the 60-year is the oldest of the lot thus far.

    Tony Sachs: The Twelve Scotches Of Christmas: Whisky Picks For Last-Minute Shoppers Tony Sachs 2011

  • Dino brought out decanters of the famed wine after dinner.

    A Sicilian opening in the wild west 2011

  • Last Thursday, on the other side of a wall from where Ms. Guthrie worked, Andrew Stewart , head stylist, painted a backdrop for a group of decanters, jewelry boxes and other small goods for the "Little Bit of Luxe" sale.

    Buy This Lifestyle, Furniture Included Katherine Rosman 2011

  • FLAME – The flowers of the exotic bird of paradise plant were the original inspiration for these elegant scent bottles and decanters, available in various contrasting colour combinations.

    Glass Bottles by Louise and Colin Hawkins 2009

  • Although there are products that are both aesthetically pleasing and eco-friendly, there isn't as wide a selection on offer, and some of the products are one-time items, such as Lee Broom's Decanterlights, light fixtures made from lead crystal drinks decanters sourced from antique markets.

    The Green, Green Luxury of Home Tara Loader Wilkinson 2011

  • It was a grand room back then; kept strictly for "best" with Waterford crystal port and sherry decanters that tinkled when you walked past.

    Family life 2011

  • It smoked, drank spirits from decanters, ate cakes, wrote with pen and ink, opened letters with special knives, shook sugar over strawberries and transferred sandwiches and grapes from serving dish to plate without the touch of a human hand.

    Amid the jumble, the story of Britain's age of silver 2011

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