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Definition of wickerwork
wickerwork
/ˈwɪk.ɚˌwɝːk/
wick · er · work
wickerwork Lexical Profile
CEFR
B2
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
3
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• noun
1
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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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