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How do you spell Decanter?

Correct spelling

decanter

Remember: decaNTer ends in -nter, like center or enter.

Why is decanter spelled this way?

From French decanter, to pour off. DE-CAN-TER. One c, one t. Not 'decantor' or 'decantir'. The vessel you pour wine into to let it breathe.

Common misspellings of decanter

decantordecantirdecanturdecanter

Example

She carefully poured the vintage Bordeaux into a crystal decanter to let it breathe before dinner.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell decanter?+
The correct spelling is "decanter". Remember: decaNTer ends in -nter, like center or enter.
Is it decantor or decanter?+
The correct spelling is "decanter", not "decantor".

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