wicker

noun

wick·​er ˈwi-kər How to pronounce wicker (audio)
1
: a small pliant twig or branch (as of osier) : withe
2
b
: something made of wicker
wicker adjective

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The ceiling fans, wicker chairs, ceramic lamps? Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 26 Mar. 2026 Plop it onto wicker and rattan seating to soften up their edges a little. Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 26 Mar. 2026 Meanwhile, her longtime producer, John Parrish, weaves a wicker basket of folk rock that, despite its apparent simplicity, feels—maybe for the first time—capacious enough to hold all of Harding’s contradictions. Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 23 Mar. 2026 The frame is made from durable aluminum and wicker to minimize wear and tear over the seasons. Paige Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wicker

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

Time Traveler
The first known use of wicker was in the 14th century

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“Wicker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wicker. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.

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wicker

noun
wick·​er ˈwik-ər How to pronounce wicker (audio)
1
: a flexible twig (as of a willow)
2
wicker adjective

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