A decanter is a vessel that is used to hold the decantation of a liquid (such as wine) which may contain sediment. Decanters,[1] which have a varied shape and design, have been traditionally made from glass or crystal. Their volume is usually equivalent to one standard bottle of wine (0.75 litre).[2]
A carafe, which is also traditionally used for serving alcoholic beverages, is similar in design to a decanter but is not supplied with a stopper.