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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These Adirondack chairs are simply made for fall evenings on the patio roasting s’mores by the fire pit. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2026 Currently, the backyard has a row of Adirondack chairs that look out to the other side of the river and Huckleberry Hill in Avon. — James Alexander, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026 Not to be missed, this three-piece Adirondack chair set, complete with two folding chairs and a matching side table, is just the thing for cozying up around a fire pit. — Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 20 Aug. 2026 Now under $200, this durably made Adirondack chair is crafted from sturdy HDPE plastic that’s weather resistant and resists cracking, chipping, peeling, and splintering. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Aug. 2026 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 1 Sep. 2026.

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