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

Making time for proper high-tea service in the wicker wonderland of The Author’s Lounge. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Apr. 2026

This wicker serving tray looks especially luxe with its mother-of-pearl inlay that’s full of spring style. —Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026

Sealed with a reactive blue finish, this 12-piece set looks like the ocean itself when paired with beige linen tablecloths and wicker place mats to mimic the sandy beach. —Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 2026

Sending the traditional wicker chair silhouette into overdrive, Castlery’s Lorna swivel lounge chair is made for maximum comfort. —Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 15 Apr. 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