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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If your furniture has delicate details, such as wicker weaves, use a lower pressure setting and maintain a greater distance from the surface. Mary Cornetta, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025 Even the newest additions—like our Cocoon Suite, with its decadent pink-marble bathroom and crisply made bed enclosed within sliding wicker doors—felt reassuringly solid and snug. Rachel Howard, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2025 Its wicker exterior adds a coastal touch that’s complementary to a variety of outdoor home aesthetics, and there’s even a spot to hold a patio umbrella. Clint Davis, People.com, 10 May 2025 The actress posed with such pieces as the leather and wicker Capucines bag. Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 May 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 18 May. 2025.

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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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