wicker

noun

wick·er | \ ˈwi-kər

Definition of wicker

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

2a : wickerwork

b : something made of wicker

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The couple went for a trendy look by contrasting dark wicker with white fabrics. — Alyssa Fiorentino, House Beautiful, "6 Ways Eric and Jessie James Decker Turned Their House Into a Cozy Oasis," 2 Feb. 2019 There's a bit of greenery up here in the form of tree boxes and Astroturf, as well as plastic wicker furniture and gas fire pits. — Adele Chapin, Condé Nast Traveler, "The 10 Best Rooftop Bars in Washington, D.C.," 12 July 2018 In the sitting room, wicker disks and mismatched furniture create a surprising variety of materials and textures; where bamboo, robe and cane find harmony with Missoni and Svenstenn textiles. — Lucia Tonelli, ELLE Decor, "A Vivacious Canadian Lake House With a Joyful Sense of Irreverence," 24 Dec. 2018 The load included up to a fortnight of rations, a saw, a wicker basket, a shovel, a waterskin, a sickle, and a pickaxe, as well as weapons, armor, and a shield. — David Hambling, Popular Mechanics, "The Overloaded Soldier: Why U.S. Infantry Now Carry More Weight Than Ever," 26 Dec. 2018 The patio, with its cushioned wicker furniture, offers a comfortable vantage point for people watching. — Donald Liebenson, chicagotribune.com, "Ravinia's new dining options include Lawn Bar," 26 June 2018 As with Bunny Mellon’s fondness for wicker, there is a utility to American beauty. — Reed Krakoff, Town & Country, "Tiffany & Co. Wants to Change the Rules of How to Wear a Diamond," 27 Nov. 2018 Natural furniture made from rattan and wicker are common, but too much of a good thing can feel very matchy-matchy, and sometimes a little too busy. — Sienna Fantozzi, House Beautiful, "Everything You Need To Know About Coastal Design," 2 Nov. 2018 The hotel restaurant features farm-to-table ingredients amidst wicker chairs shaped like shells, and Metsavaht's atmospheric black and white photography of Rio's beaches hang on the walls. — Alison S. Cohn, Harper's BAZAAR, "This New Rio de Janeiro Hotel Offers Eco-Chic Vibes–in a City Known for Over-the-Top Glamour," 25 Sep. 2018

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