Wicker: meaning, definitions and examples

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wicker

[ ˈwɪkər ]

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furniture making

A pliable twigs, typically willow, used for weaving items such as baskets and furniture.

Synonyms

cane, rattan, willow

Examples of usage

They used wicker to create beautiful baskets.
The chair was made of wicker and looked very elegant.

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material

Thin, pliable twigs or strips, typically of willow, used for making items such as baskets or furniture.

Synonyms

cane, rattan, willow

Examples of usage

She bought a basket made of wicker for her picnic.
The wicker furniture gave the room a rustic feel.

Translations

Translations of the word "wicker" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vime

🇮🇳 विकर

🇩🇪 Korbflechterei

🇮🇩 anyaman

🇺🇦 плетиво

🇵🇱 wiklinowy

🇯🇵 柳細工 (やなぎざいく)

🇫🇷 osier

🇪🇸 mimbre

🇹🇷 hasır

🇰🇷 위커

🇸🇦 خوص

🇨🇿 proutí

🇸🇰 prútený

🇨🇳 藤编 (téng biān)

🇸🇮 vrbje

🇮🇸 vírkur

🇰🇿 өрім

🇬🇪 ღობე

🇦🇿 saman

🇲🇽 mimbre

Word origin

The word 'wicker' originated from the Scandinavian word 'vikker' which means pliant twig. Wicker has been used for centuries for making various items due to its flexibility and strength. It has been a popular material for furniture and basket weaving in many cultures around the world.