Decant
verb
To slowly pour a liquid from one container into another, usually to separate it from any sediment.
She carefully decanted the wine into the glass decanter.
Often appears as...
- decant the wine
- decant into a glass
verb
To move people from one place to another, particularly large groups.
The residents were decanted to temporary accommodation while the building was being repaired.
Often appears as...
- decant the residents
- decant to another location
Usage tips
Formal, Neutral
verb
To gradually remove something, especially an inferior or unwanted part of something.
The team decided to decant the less important data from the study.
Often appears as...
- decant the data
- decant the findings
Usage tips
Formal, Neutral
Academic
verb
To slowly pour a liquid from one container into another, usually to separate it from any sediment.
She carefully decanted the wine into the glass decanter.
Often appears as...
- decant the wine
- decant into a glass
verb
To move people from one place to another, particularly large groups.
The residents were decanted to temporary accommodation while the building was being repaired.
Often appears as...
- decant the residents
- decant to another location
Usage tips
Formal, Neutral
verb
To gradually remove something, especially an inferior or unwanted part of something.
The team decided to decant the less important data from the study.
Often appears as...
- decant the data
- decant the findings
Usage tips
Formal, Neutral
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Separating Sediment
Remember 'decant' is used when separating a liquid from its settled particles.
He learned to decant the old port wine to avoid the sediment.
Pro Tip 2/3Gentle Pouring
It implies a careful, gentle pour to not disturb the sediment.
Decant the broth slowly to keep it clear.
Pro Tip 3/3Sophisticated Event
Often associated with formal events where wine or fine spirits are served.
The hostess will decant the vintage wine before dinner.
Pro Tip 1/3Separating Sediment
Remember 'decant' is used when separating a liquid from its settled particles.
He learned to decant the old port wine to avoid the sediment.
Pro Tip 2/3Gentle Pouring
It implies a careful, gentle pour to not disturb the sediment.
Decant the broth slowly to keep it clear.
Pro Tip 3/3Sophisticated Event
Often associated with formal events where wine or fine spirits are served.
The hostess will decant the vintage wine before dinner.
Pro Tip 1/3Separating Sediment
Remember 'decant' is used when separating a liquid from its settled particles.
He learned to decant the old port wine to avoid the sediment.
Pro Tip 2/3Gentle Pouring
It implies a careful, gentle pour to not disturb the sediment.
Decant the broth slowly to keep it clear.
Pro Tip 3/3Sophisticated Event
Often associated with formal events where wine or fine spirits are served.
The hostess will decant the vintage wine before dinner.
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Safari Live - Day 372 PIPE...
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Video examples
Why should you read...
In another chapter, Ishmael sings the process of decanting whale oil in epic style, as the ship pitches and rolls in the midnight sea and the casks rumble like landslides.
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 372 PIPE...
you can just see his eyes shiny I'm not gonna he's just in there you won't see him with the camera but that's where he is I just saw his eyes shining behind that Bush there it's decanting ghana for now
Video examples
Why should you read...
In another chapter, Ishmael sings the process of decanting whale oil in epic style, as the ship pitches and rolls in the midnight sea and the casks rumble like landslides.
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Nathan Myhrvold
American Businessman
Wine lovers have known for centuries that decanting wine before serving it often improves its flavor. Whatever the dominant process, the traditional decanter is a rather pathetic tool to accomplish it. A few years ago, I found I could get much better results by using an ordinary kitchen blender.
Quote examples
Nathan Myhrvold
American Businessman
Wine lovers have known for centuries that decanting wine before serving it often improves its flavor. Whatever the dominant process, the traditional decanter is a rather pathetic tool to accomplish it. A few years ago, I found I could get much better results by using an ordinary kitchen blender.
Example 1 of 1
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