Decant

Pronunciation: /dɪˈkænt/

Definitions of decant

verb to pour a liquid from one container to another, typically in order to separate sediment from the liquid

Example Sentences

A1 I decant the juice into a glass pitcher.

A2 She carefully decanted the wine to remove any sediment.

B1 The sommelier decanted the aged red wine before serving it.

B2 It is important to decant vintage port to allow it to breathe and develop its flavors.

C1 The chef decanted the sauce to remove any impurities before adding it to the dish.

C2 The wine connoisseur decanted the rare vintage wine with precision and care.

Examples of decant in a Sentence

formal The sommelier demonstrated how to properly decant the wine before serving.

informal I always decant the wine before we have guests over.

slang Let's decant this bottle and get the party started!

figurative She needed to decant her thoughts before making a decision.

Grammatical Forms of decant

• past tense: decanted
• plural: decants
• comparative: more decant
• superlative: most decant
• present tense: decant
• future tense: will decant
• perfect tense: have decanted
• continuous tense: is decanting
• singular: decant
• positive degree: decant
• infinitive: to decant
• gerund: decanting
• participle: decanting

Origin and Evolution of decant

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'decant' originated from the Old French word 'descanter', which came from the Latin word 'decantare' meaning 'to pour off'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of pouring liquids from one container to another, the word 'decant' has evolved to also mean transferring ideas, concepts, or even people from one place to another in a more abstract sense.