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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

decanting

/dɪˈkæntɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does decanting mean?

noun

The act of pouring a liquid, especially wine, from one container to another, often to separate sediment or to serve the liquid in a more elegant way.

Example

"She carefully decanted the red wine into a crystal glass, allowing the flavors to unfold."

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