wicker

noun

wick·​er ˈwi-kər 

1

: a small pliant twig or branch (as of osier) : withe

2

a

: wickerwork

b

: something made of wicker

wicker adjective

Examples of wicker in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Each wicker basket contains two bottles of Stein's Spanish wine, spicy apple and walnut chutney, figs in cognac, two boxes of moreish oat biscuits, and a tin of raspberry butter shortbread. —Irenie Forshaw, The Week Uk, theweek, 2 Dec. 2024

This wicker tree from the Southern Living Home Collection at Dillard’s complements the existing design, adding a seasonal touch without stealing the spotlight. —Cece Lesesne, Southern Living, 20 Nov. 2024

Incorporate natural textures and colors by placing wicker baskets in the living room, a jute runner in the entryway, and wooden cutting boards in the kitchen. —Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 Oct. 2024

The four-piece wicker patio furniture set is also available in nine other colors. —Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 8 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English wiker, of Scandinavian origin; akin to Swedish dialect vikker willow, Old Norse veikr weak — more at weak

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

wicker

noun

wick·​er ˈwik-ər 

1

: a flexible twig (as of a willow)

2

: wickerwork

wicker adjective