wicker

noun wick·er \ ˈwi-kər \

Definition of wicker

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

2 a :wickerwork

b :something made of wicker

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wicker

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Antique books and games lined the shelves, and sturdy wicker chairs adorned with handmade quilts overlooked a valley from the back porch.

— connie cunningham as told to julekha dash, Country Living, "I Hated Bed and Breakfasts, So I Decided to Open My Own," 23 Aug. 2017
Carls carries an array of styles in teak, wicker, aluminum and recycled plastic that can be purchased separately or in sets.

— doreen christensen, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Design meets durability: Eclectic style, quality and comfort are hot trends in patio furnishings," 15 Aug. 2017
The bottle's label features the two women sitting on white wicker chairs outside the shed at the Sheridan vineyard.

— suzanne baker, chicagotribune.com, "Wine production is a family affair at Fox Valley Winery in Oswego," 11 Aug. 2017
Step into the lobby, adorned with natural woods and bursts of sunny yellow and deep aqua that spruce up the sand tones of sofas and fanciful wicker chairs.

— nancy moreland, Orlando Signature, "Florida's New Resorts," 28 July 2017
The designer is bringing her colorful, directional line to Browns this summer in an exclusive capsule that includes a wonderfully large straw hat and sculptural wicker basket that doesn’t look like it was ripped from an old photo of Jane Birkin.

— sarah spellings, The Cut, "Rosie Assoulin’s Capsule for Browns Makes Me Like Straw Bags Again," 20 July 2017
Serena is on the back patio, curled up on a white outdoor couch trimmed with wicker.

— jessica diehl, Vanities, "Cover Story: Serena Williams’s Love Match," 27 June 2017
Kate went for a white lace Alexander McQueen look, while Sophie was stunning in a green ensemble with a wicker headpiece.

— cara zimmerman, Harper's BAZAAR, "Kate Middleton Saved a Countess from Falling Out of a Carriage," 22 June 2017
The store specializes in rustic furniture and accessories to create the quintessential Southern vacation home—think distressed wood, Americana motifs, custom swing beds, wicker, Mason jars, tea towels, string bulb lights, and more.

— AL.com, "Spend some time this summer exploring SoHo," 19 June 2017

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Origin and Etymology of wicker

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

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wicker

noun

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: thin twigs or sticks that are woven together to make furniture and baskets

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wicker

noun wick·er \ ˈwi-kər \

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1 :a flexible twig (as of willow) used especially in making baskets or furniture

2 :wickerwork

wicker

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:made of wicker

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