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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

decant

/dɪˈkænt/ verb · British & US
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What does decant mean?

verb

To pour (a liquid) from one container to another, especially to remove sediment. To serve wine in a more elegant way, often by pouring it from a decanter.

Example

"She carefully decanted the wine into a beautiful glass."

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