carafenoun [ C ]
uk/kəˈræf/us/kəˈræf/a tall glass container with a wide, round bottom for serving wine or water, or the amount contained in this
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Containers for liquids and gases
- aerosol
- amphora
- barrel
- bottle
- bucket
- canister
- flask
- jar
- jeroboam
- jerrycan
- jug
- keg
- Kilner jar
- oilcan
- pitcher
- vase
- vat
- vial
- water bottle
- water tank
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Examples from literature
- He poured out another glass of cognac from the graduated carafe in front of him and sipped it slowly.
- I noticed a carafe of brandy and a siphon by the bedside.
- On the table stood a carafe with water.
- Then he reached the water carafe and set it beside them.
- Wine is served to him in carafes of crystal.