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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

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The fact that the box has a wicker basket pattern on the front and a suggestion to eat with Easy Cheese on the back, only adds to the pure nostalgia. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 21 Nov. 2025 The Aby sectional has a durable faux wicker and aluminum frame that can withstand everything from spring showers to winter storms. Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 21 Nov. 2025 Two live chickens dangle from the handlebars, and on the back is a loosely woven wicker basket. Rene Ebersole, Rolling Stone, 18 Nov. 2025 Beside the couch, a wicker basket full of library books. Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 11 Nov. 2025 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 28 Nov. 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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