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

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

The property makes good use of the outdoor space, featuring beautiful landscaping and amenities like an al fresco dining area and fire pits with Adirondack chairs. — Elise Taylor, Vogue, 7 Aug. 2026

Take a load off in a hammock or your Adirondack chair and read. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 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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• abwehr
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• armchair
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• carfare