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

Examples of wicker in a Sentence

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Make clearing dishes from your work-from-home desk easy with a large wooden or wicker serving tray. Abby Wolner, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Jan. 2026 The plastic bins can protect your items from the elements, and the wicker baskets add a nice aesthetic to the arrangement for style and texture that's certainly welcome in any space. Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 1 Jan. 2026 As David tried to control the flames, silverware clattered to the floor, and in an effort to save the flaming cake, Ann put it onto a wicker chair. Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 27 Dec. 2025 Baskets and wicker panniers lay piled up in a corner. Literary Hub, 9 Dec. 2025 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 11 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

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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