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

There are thick gold curtains, a plush white sofa, a potted palm and ivy (both fake), and a pair of wicker chairs, topped with jaunty illustrations of fictional lovers Jack and Rose. —Laura Bannister, Curbed, 5 Sep. 2025

Elements like wicker baskets, wooden benches, or clay planters bring warmth and organic texture to any porch, says Paxton. —Lauren Jones, Southern Living, 4 Sep. 2025

Where to stay The wraparound porch at The Kearsarge Inn, a late-19th-century New England colonial-style home, practically begs guests to sip a cup of tea in one of the wicker chairs. —Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 4 Sep. 2025

Breezy interiors balance local crafts—coconut wood, wicker, and mother-of-pearl inlays—with creature comforts such as open-plan living rooms, outdoor rain showers, and private pools large enough to swim laps in. —Chris Schalkx, Robb Report, 28 Aug. 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