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

Recent Examples on the Web One resident replied to the post with a picture of the pussycat asleep on a wicker chair between two smiling children. Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2024 Instead, Low prefers to use materials like teak, synthetic wicker, and performance upholstery. Kelsey Mulvey, Sunset Magazine, 28 May 2024 The egg chair is made of rattan and wicker along with a sturdy aluminum frame to hold the shape. Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 26 May 2024 There are plenty of outdoor wicker sets from Crosley Furniture on sale now, too, like the Bradenton Outdoor Wicker Sofa that’s $1,293 off. Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 26 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for wicker 

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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 5 Jun. 2024.

Kids Definition

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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