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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While some design moments, such as wicker furniture, wallpaper, and open-concept living, have found their way back into modern homes, others haven’t aged quite so gracefully. Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 July 2025 The audience sat on a structure that had been built over the pool, and looked up to an area of greenery arranged with wicker furniture. Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 18 July 2025 This gorgeous table and weather wicker armchairs are straight out of an outdoor dining furniture fantasy. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 16 July 2025 This wicker loveseat is an ideal choice for apartment balconies or slender front porches. Maggie Horton, People.com, 10 July 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 29 Jul. 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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