Decanter vs. Carafe

Decanter and Carafe Definitions
Decanter
A vessel used for decanting, especially a decorative bottle used for serving wine.
Carafe
A glass or metal bottle, often with a flared lip, used for serving beverages, such as water or wine.
Decanter
A vessel for decanting liquor.
Carafe
A glass pot with a pouring spout, used in making coffee.
Decanter
A receptacle for decanted liquor, especially a crystal bottle with a stopper.
Carafe
A bottle, usually glass and with a flared lip, used for serving water, wine, or other beverages.
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Decanter
A vessel used to decant liquors, or for receiving decanted liquors; a kind of glass bottle used for holding wine or other liquors, from which drinking glasses are filled.
Carafe
A glass pot with a spout for pouring, used for both serving coffee and as a receptacle during the brewing process.
Decanter
One who decants liquors.
Carafe
A glass water bottle for the table or toilet; - called also croft.
Decanter
A bottle with a stopper; for serving wine or water
Carafe
A bottle with a stopper; for serving wine or water
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