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

Varnish Collection Champagne Stand Cheers to this chic wicker champagne stand from Varnish Collection. —Amanda Lauren, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2025

Her daughter Khloé Kardashian previously shared a beautiful wicker basket from As ever, including the wine, jams and a slew of fresh flowers and vegetables. —Rachel McRady, People.com, 13 Aug. 2025

The ottomans are made from a tightly woven wicker rattan that prevents rain from getting inside—even in Southern thunderstorms with lots of wind and water. —Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 6 Aug. 2025

While the wicker chair backs and table detailing lean more coastal, the contrasting black metal framework lands the set in the modern design category. —Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 16 July 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