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wickerwork

/ˈwɪk.ɚˌwɝːk/
wick · er · work

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Material made of pliable twigs, osiers, cane, or synthetic strands woven together, or objects such as baskets and furniture crafted from this material.

Example

"The sunroom was furnished with comfortable chairs made of painted white wickerwork."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 17th century as a compound of 'wicker' (of Scandinavian origin, related to Swedish 'viker' meaning willow twig) and 'work'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wickerwork. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wickerwork
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