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

Built in 1870, the Victorian home houses 10 guest rooms, each individually designed for comfort with soft lighting, pristine white linens, and textured accents like wicker headboards. —Karla Pope, Architectural Digest, 19 June 2025

Hermosa Beach police officers investigated the studio that day and discovered multiple cameras hidden inside wicker baskets in a restroom. —Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 18 June 2025

Swapping out your plastic hamper for a more aesthetic wicker or fabric option is an easy switch that instantly makes your space feel more stylish and put together. —Cori Sears, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 June 2025

TikToks garnering over a million views offer ample everyday inspiration, showcasing wicker baskets, woven doormats, faux wreaths that look deceptively fresh, and warm lighting. —Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 17 June 2025

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