Carafe
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /kəˈɹæf/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Carafe is a noun meaning A bottle, usually glass and with a flared lip, used for serving water, wine, or other beverages.
Meaning
A bottle, usually glass and with a flared lip, used for serving water, wine, or other beverages.
More Meanings
- A glass pot with a spout for pouring, used both for serving coffee and as a receptacle during the brewing process.
Example Sentences
Emma brings out the carafe of dark coffee.
Amongst the scattered letters and papers, there stood a claret jug, a large carafe of water, and an empty glass.
[…]I ask if he'd like something to drink besides the carafe of tap water that has materialised on the table while we've been talking.
Word Forms
- carafes
Synonyms for carafe
Depending on context, synonyms include decanter.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include decanter, canteen, flute, bottle, flaske, vessel.
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