How to Use wicker in a Sentence

wicker

noun
  • Read on for tips and tricks for cleaning wicker.
    — Emerson Latham, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2026
  • The same is true for some wood products and wicker pieces.
    — Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Apr. 2026
  • To get the look, swap a pot or tree stand for a wicker basket.
    — Grace Gallagher, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2025
  • There are light and airy curtains along with wool rugs, while a loft has a wicker daybed.
    — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 13 Oct. 2023
  • The server came with a tiny wicker basket of bread.
    — D. S. Waldman, New Yorker, 7 Aug. 2025
  • How sweet is this set of cushy wicker chairs and its matching table?
    — Jenifer Calle, Glamour, 16 July 2024
  • On the purple-and-orange wicker purse in the shape of a frog?
    — New York Times, 16 Feb. 2022
  • But with the tight weave of wicker, cleaning can be a challenge.
    — Emerson Latham, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2026
  • Faux wicker and aluminum are used to craft these nest-like patio chairs.
    — Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 21 Apr. 2025
  • Faux wicker and aluminum are used to craft these nest-like patio chairs.
    — Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2026
  • When the moisture freezes and expands, the wicker will crack or break.
    — Terry Baddoo, USA TODAY, 14 Dec. 2022
  • Wipe down clean, dry wicker furniture with a rag dipped in lemon oil.
    — Hallie Milstein, Southern Living, 19 June 2026
  • The current chairs are red, white and green plastic wicker.
    — Benjamin Svetkey, HollywoodReporter, 5 Mar. 2026
  • It's wrapped in wicker and decked out with white cushions for a cozy outdoor space.
    — Samantha Jones, Good Housekeeping, 2 Sep. 2023
  • The go-to light fixtures for this style are swag lamps with rattan or wicker shades.
    — Joan Morris, The Mercury News, 2 July 2019
  • For wood or wicker items, use warm water and mild dish soap to remove dust and grime.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Apr. 2025
  • For wood or wicker items, use warm water and mild dish soap to remove dust and grime.
    — Claire Hoppe Norgaard, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 Apr. 2026
  • Then wash the wicker with a soft brush and soapy water mixed with 1 or 2 tsp.
    — Emerson Latham, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 May 2026
  • One was decked out in a plaid wool kilt while the other sported a wicker hat and tank top.
    — Medara Udoekong, Christian Science Monitor, 26 June 2026
  • The chair’s frame is made from wicker and rattan, while the stand is aluminum and iron.
    — Bridget Degnan, Southern Living, 2 Apr. 2021
  • The Cesca chairs add just the right amount of texture—and who doesn't love a touch of wicker!
    — Mary Elizabeth Andriotis, House Beautiful, 15 Jan. 2021
  • Just about every room also has a large terrace with wicker lounge chairs.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 3 May 2026
  • As the wicker husband warms up and gets a bit comfortable.
    — Shania Russell, Entertainment Weekly, 25 Jan. 2026
  • The actress posed with such pieces as the leather and wicker Capucines bag.
    — Julia Teti, Footwear News, 5 May 2025
  • Lay out a blanket on the floor, put some picnic foods in a wicker basket and chow down.
    — Lizz Schumer, Good Housekeeping, 12 Jan. 2023
  • This all-wicker floor lamp brings a warm, bohemian flair to any living room.
    — Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 14 Apr. 2026
  • For more of the most stylish wicker decor and furniture, check out our top picks below.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 16 Apr. 2026
  • For more of the most stylish wicker decor and furniture, check out our top picks below.
    — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 11 June 2026
  • The egg chair is made of rattan and wicker along with a sturdy aluminum frame to hold the shape.
    — Nicol Natale, Peoplemag, 26 May 2024
  • Loose-fitting covers can flap in the wind and abrade wicker surfaces.
    — Colleen Sullivan, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025

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