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
1
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
1
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 notesIn plain EnglishWoven twigs, or furniture and baskets made from them.
Common pairings
wicker basket
wicker chair
wicker furniture
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Word forms
- Plural
- wickers
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Etymology
From Middle English wiker, related to a Scandinavian word for willow.
Synonyms
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Rhymes for wicker
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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.
