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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The table on the concourse guarding Section 24 was marked by three wicker baskets, buttressed by a dozen small Kleenex packs and piles of a paper program whose cover featured a warm, welcoming smile. Sean Keeler, The Denver Post, 22 Jan. 2025 The canine bedroom features an adorable dog-sized sofa, a pink ball pit, a wooden doghouse, a new rug, and a wicker basket filled with toys. Kristen Waggoner, Newsweek, 21 Jan. 2025 But, wicker furniture is especially prone to moisture damage due to its porous wood and synthetic fibers. Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Jan. 2025 Attached to the handlebars of each bike was a wicker basket overflowing with bounty. Frank Rose, New York Times, 5 Jan. 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 31 Jan. 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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