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

For more casual spaces, LeRoy prefers wicker, bamboo, and rattan pieces. —Shagun Khare, Martha Stewart, 24 May 2026

The furniture is a textural combination of velvet, hemp, and wicker. —Damian Fallon, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 May 2026

Choose from five in-stock colors, including black, gray, and natural wicker. —Michelle Baricevic, Travel + Leisure, 22 May 2026

The four-piece set comes with two chairs, a double sofa, and a table made from PE wicker that’s made to withstand outdoor elements like intense heat and humidity, harsh sunlight, rain, and more. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 22 May 2026

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

Rhymes for wicker

• bicker
• dicker
• flicker
• kicker
• liquor
• picker
• quicker
• ricker
• sicker
• slicker
• snicker
• sticker

Kids Definition

wicker

noun

wick·​er ˈwik-ər 

1

: a flexible twig (as of a willow)

2

: wickerwork

wicker adjective