1
: a bottle with a flaring lip used to hold beverages and especially wine
We ordered a carafe of wine with the meal.
2
: a usually glass container used to hold and serve coffee
Examples of carafe in a Sentence
We drank a carafe of wine.
Recent Examples on the Web
The two carafes available to guests run on a timer.
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Ryan Ermey,valentina Duarte, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2024
Other ambiance enhancers include Loewe’s structural scented candle and Louise Roe’s minimalist carafe that's perfect for any celebration.
—Madeline Fass, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2024
Ludwig also notes that there are a lot of good options on the market for insulated mugs, tumblers, carafes.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2024
Another nice touch is that the reservoir measures water in both ounces and cups, in addition to having line indicators for a cup, half a carafe, and a whole carafe.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 13 Sep. 2024
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Ryan Ermey,valentina Duarte, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2024
Other ambiance enhancers include Loewe’s structural scented candle and Louise Roe’s minimalist carafe that's perfect for any celebration.
—Madeline Fass, Vogue, 1 Oct. 2024
Ludwig also notes that there are a lot of good options on the market for insulated mugs, tumblers, carafes.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 2 Aug. 2024
Another nice touch is that the reservoir measures water in both ounces and cups, in addition to having line indicators for a cup, half a carafe, and a whole carafe.
—Terri Williams, Architectural Digest, 13 Sep. 2024
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“Carafe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/carafe. Accessed 31 Oct. 2024.
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