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

Just about every room also has a large terrace with wicker lounge chairs. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 May 2026

Besides their obvious beauty, wicker baskets are superior for storage (especially laundry), providing excellent ventilation that prevents mold and mildew from damaging your linens. —Ashley Poskin, Martha Stewart, 2 May 2026

Add a natural wood or wicker coffee table to the living room, or stack some stone knickknacks on a side table. —Kylie Petty, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Apr. 2026

Serena & Lily channels calm, coastal vibes for your beach house or back porch, featuring lots of wicker and nautical blues and whites. —Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 28 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