noun

wicker

WIH-kuh

Wicker (noun) means a flexible twig, often willow, woven to make baskets or furniture. Example: “The basket was woven from thin strips of wicker.”

noun

A flexible twig, often willow, woven to make baskets or furniture.

"The basket was woven from thin strips of wicker."

"They sat on the porch in old wicker chairs."

adj

Made from woven twigs.

"She carried her lunch in a wicker basket."

"The garden had a set of wicker furniture."

How to Use Wicker

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishWoven twigs, or furniture and baskets made from them.

Common pairings

wicker basket wicker chair wicker furniture

Word Forms

wickers plural

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Etymology

From Middle English wiker, related to a Scandinavian word for willow.

Origin: Middle English

Rhymes for wicker

ticker kicker bicker sicker Picker clicker snicker sticker flicker slicker trafficker

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “wicker” mean?

The word “wicker” means a flexible twig, often willow, woven to make baskets or furniture. In plain terms, woven twigs, or furniture and baskets made from them.

How do you pronounce “wicker”?

“Wicker” is pronounced WIH-kuh (/ˈwɪkɚ/ in IPA).

How do you use “wicker” in a sentence?

Here is “wicker” used in a sentence: “The basket was woven from thin strips of wicker.”

What part of speech is “wicker”?

Depending on how it is used, “wicker” can be a noun and an adjective.

Where does the word “wicker” come from?

The word “wicker” comes from Middle English. From Middle English wiker, related to a Scandinavian word for willow.

How many meanings does “wicker” have?

“Wicker” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a flexible twig, often willow, woven to make baskets or furniture.