Definition

Noun: A container, typically with handles, constructed from woven plant materials (wickerwork). It is characterized by its flexible, interwoven structure, often made from willow, rattan, or reed.

Usage

A "wicker basket" is used for carrying, storing, or displaying items. It is often associated with domestic use, shopping, or decorative purposes. - She carried the fresh laundry in a large wicker basket. - The picnic was packed neatly into a sturdy wicker basket. - The wicker basket by the fireplace held magazines and blankets.

Advanced Usage

• Descriptive Use: The term can be used descriptively to evoke a rustic, natural, or traditional aesthetic.
  • The room had a cozy feel, with a wicker basket full of yarn next to the armchair.

Variants and Related Words

• Basket (n): A more general term for a container made of interwoven strips of various materials.
• Wickerwork (n): The craft or product of weaving flexible plant stems to make items like baskets and furniture.
• Hamper (n): A large basket with a lid, often used for laundry or a picnic, which may be made of wicker.

Synonyms

• Reed basket
• Willow basket
• Woven basket

Related Phrases

• Basket weaving: The craft of making baskets, which includes making wicker baskets.
• Wicker furniture: Furniture made using the same woven technique as a wicker basket.

Noun

1. a basket made of wickerwork