Adirondack chair

noun

Ad·​i·​ron·​dack chair ˌa-də-ˈrän-ˌdak- 

: a wooden lawn chair with a high slatted back, broad arms, and a seat that is lower in the back than the front

Examples of Adirondack chair in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

For anyone willing to brave the cold, the private pool area houses the largest of the home’s five decks and boasts tables with room for 12 along with a collection of Adirondack chairs. — Bailey Berg, Architectural Digest, 26 June 2026

Make this under-$100 Adirondack chair a permanent staple in your backyard or bring it with you for on-the-go comfort at the beach, lake, or soccer game. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 June 2026

These classic Adirondack chairs are waterproof, fade-resistant, and durable enough to hold up outside all year long. — Maggie Horton, PEOPLE, 25 June 2026

The dining area opens to the deck, which is set up with a picnic table and Adirondack chairs. — Tori Latham, Robb Report, 22 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

after the adirondack mountains, New York

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Adirondack chair

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• armchair
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