decanter

noun
UK /dɪˈkæntə/
US /dɪˈkæntər/

A glass bottle used to pour out drinks like wine or water.

Grandpa poured the red wine into a glass decanter before dinner.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A person or device that decants liquid, separating it from sediment.

The winemaker used a decanter to remove the sediment from the old vintage.

3. A vessel used in chemistry to separate liquids that do not mix.

The lab assistant placed the oil-and-water mixture in a decanter to separate the layers.

4. A decorative bottle for serving spirits such as whiskey or brandy.

The crystal decanter on the sideboard held a fine single malt.