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

Gone are the wicker chairs, light wood and airy vibes, replaced with a darker, moodier space that speaks to an era gone by. — Sean Timberlake, Sacbee.com, 25 Sep. 2026

The picnic set is composed of a wicker picnic basket, dining plates, soup bowls, utensils and four glasses in thermoplastic resin. — Sofia Celeste, Footwear News, 21 Sep. 2026

Built around a wicker frame, the caps stand at about 45 centimetres (18 inches) tall. — James Frater, CNN Money, 20 Sep. 2026

Amenities and experiences The hotel’s main attraction is its rooftop pool and lounge, which, though a bit small, is nicely outfitted with couches, high top tables and wicker chairs and offers views of surrounding skyscrapers and Biscayne Bay. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Sep. 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