wicker
a slender, pliant twig; osier; withe.
plaited or woven twigs or osiers as the material of baskets, chairs, etc.; wickerwork.
something made of wickerwork, as a basket.
consisting or made of wicker: a wicker chair.
covered with wicker: a wicker jug.
Origin of wicker
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How to use wicker in a sentence
Meal-prep lunch boxes are also the modern-day equivalent of the wicker picnic basket, but with zippers and insulation instead of checkered blankets and ants.
Is it noon yet? The best lunch box, bento boxes, lunch bags for adults | Florie Korani | August 12, 2021 | Popular-ScienceAll-weather wicker looks nice and is easy to clean, and metal furniture, especially aluminum, resists rust and moisture damage.
Best patio furniture: outdoor seating that suits your space | Billy Cadden | July 20, 2021 | Popular-ScienceNatural wicker patio furniture tends to get degraded by weather the most quickly.
Best patio furniture: outdoor seating that suits your space | Billy Cadden | July 20, 2021 | Popular-ScienceThe term “wicker,” however, refers not to the material, but to the actual act of constructing the piece.
The neutral gray color and woven-wicker design makes these baskets a stylish and versatile addition to any room.
The best bins and baskets to keep your pantry perfectly organized | PopSci Commerce Team | October 13, 2020 | Popular-Science
For a large fee, you could be pushed down the boardwalk on a rolling wicker chair by a black worker.
I Watched a Casino Kill Itself: The Awful Last Nights of Atlantic City’s Taj Mahal | Olivia Nuzzi | December 8, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTThe large bottle is served slightly on its side in a wicker basket so the sediment can sink to the bottom.
Look Out! There’s a Craft-Beer Revolution Taking Over France | Jeff Campagna | December 2, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTCould a mind-boggling vendetta be behind the ricin letters sent to Obama and wicker?
Paul Kevin Curtis and J. Everett Dutschke: Epic Feud and Ricin Letters | Winston Ross | April 25, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTI sent letters to State Representative Roger wicker, Senator Trent Lott and Thad Cochran.
A Few Things to Know About Paul Kevin Curtis, the Crazy Ricin Suspect | Josh Dzieza | April 18, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTHe also had an encounter with Roger wicker, one of the recipients of the ricin letters.
A Few Things to Know About Paul Kevin Curtis, the Crazy Ricin Suspect | Josh Dzieza | April 18, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTIt was just possible that he could have done so, for it had one of those light wicker-work seats.
Uncanny Tales | VariousIt was very pleasant there on the side porch, where there were chairs, a wicker lounge, and a small table.
The Awakening and Selected Short Stories | Kate ChopinVictor went and reclined on the wicker lounge behind his mother's chair, where he commanded a view of Edna's face.
The Awakening and Selected Short Stories | Kate ChopinTo render this state of things bearable, the inhabitants use, besides the punkas in the rooms, wicker-work made of bamboo.
A Woman's Journey Round the World | Ida PfeifferThe waiter came in with a wicker wrapped bottle which he set on the table before the newcomers.
British Dictionary definitions for wicker
/ (ˈwɪkə) /
a slender flexible twig or shoot, esp of willow
short for wickerwork
made, consisting of, or constructed from wicker
Origin of wicker
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