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

While the wicker base is a nice nod to traditional patio furniture, the breezy silhouette manifests a more modern look. — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 27 June 2026

Pair it with sneakers or sandals and add a wicker bag for an extra summery touch. — Kenedee Fowler, Southern Living, 26 June 2026

One was decked out in a plaid wool kilt while the other sported a wicker hat and tank top. — Medara Udoekong, Christian Science Monitor, 26 June 2026

Last spring, Stewart expanded her home collection with a new outdoor furniture line which includes this now-on-sale wicker lounge chair. — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 26 June 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