1
: a small pliant twig or branch (as of osier) : withe
2
b
: something made of wicker
wicker adjective

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Many midcentury modern furniture pieces are back in fashion, from rattan and wicker to cane items. Michelle Mastro, The Spruce, 18 Aug. 2026 Light wood traces the space, which has wicker fixtures and concrete floors. Kansas City Star, 11 Aug. 2026 Inspired by global coastal architecture, the Ipanema collection is handwoven in weather-resistant wicker over a rustproof frame. Sarah Scott, Southern Living, 11 Aug. 2026 Hansard’s body is lying in repose in a wicker coffin at the Baroque Chapel at the Irish Museum of Modern Art in Kilmainham, Dublin until later today. Emily Zemler, Rolling Stone, 3 Aug. 2026 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 1 Sep. 2026.

Kids Definition

1
: a flexible twig (as of a willow)
2
wicker adjective
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