Adirondack chair

noun

Ad·​i·​ron·​dack chair ˌa-də-ˈrän-ˌdak- How to pronounce Adirondack chair (audio)
: a wooden lawn chair with a high slatted back, broad arms, and a seat that is lower in the back than the front

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Highland Dunes Adirondack Chair An Adirondack chair is a no-fuss seating option that’s easy to incorporate into any outdoor style scheme. Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 June 2025 The lounge is a cozy place where a fire roars on chilly nights; on warm ones, dine outside on their deck or sit on the Adirondack chairs on their wraparound porch. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 2 June 2025 The lawn has Adirondack chairs and slopes down to Casco Bay. Everett Potter, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025 Don’t miss the chance to soak up the panoramic views on the outdoor deck equipped with Adirondack chairs. Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 1 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for Adirondack chair

Word History

Etymology

after the adirondack mountains, New York

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of Adirondack chair was in 1906

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“Adirondack chair.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Adirondack%20chair. Accessed 8 Jun. 2025.

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