Carafe Meaning in English

word

US

kəˈɹæf

kuh-RAF

UK

kɐɹˈæf

kuh-RAF

Definition

A carafe is a glass container used for serving drinks like water or wine, usually without a lid.

Usage & Nuances

'Carafe' is more formal and is often used in restaurants or for serving at tables. Common with water, wine, or juice. Not the same as a 'pitcher' (which often has a handle) or a 'decanter' (used for aging or aerating wine). Rarely used for hot drinks.

• Spanish: jarra (de agua/vino)
• Portuguese (BR): jarra (de água/vinho)
• Portuguese (PT): jarro (de água/vinho)
• Chinese (Simplified): 玻璃瓶 - 冷水壶
• Chinese (Traditional): 玻璃瓶 - 冷水壺
• Hindi: सुराही (पानी/शराब के लिए)
• Arabic: إبريق زجاجي
• Bengali: কারাফ - পানির কাঁচের পাত্র
• Russian: графин
• Japanese: カラフェ
• Vietnamese: bình thủy tinh
• Korean: 카라페
• Turkish: karaf
• Urdu: کراف
• Indonesian: karaf - kendi (wadah kaca)

Example Sentences

Please bring a carafe of water to the table.

basic

He poured wine from the carafe.

basic

The carafe was full of orange juice.

basic

Can you pass me the carafe? I need a refill.

natural

The waiter brought a chilled carafe of white wine to our table.

natural

I prefer using a carafe for water instead of plastic bottles when I have guests.

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