wicker

noun

wick·​er ˈwi-kər How to pronounce wicker (audio)
1
: a small pliant twig or branch (as of osier) : withe
2
b
: something made of wicker
wicker adjective

Examples of wicker in a Sentence

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But, wicker furniture is especially prone to moisture damage due to its porous wood and synthetic fibers. Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2025 Attached to the handlebars of each bike was a wicker basket overflowing with bounty. Frank Rose, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2025 Matthew, who dresses as Santa Claus (complete with a hat and tall boots), sits back in a wicker chair and smiles at his wife. Catherine Santino, People.com, 10 Dec. 2024 The lanterns are made of handwoven resin wicker for durability and charge in the sun. Nora Colomer, Fox News, 4 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for wicker 

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of wicker was in the 14th century

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“Wicker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wicker. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

wicker

noun
wick·​er ˈwik-ər How to pronounce wicker (audio)
1
: a flexible twig (as of a willow)
2
wicker adjective

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