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, 6 Feb. 2026

Castle Hill is also a great spot for drinks–there are few more quintessentially Newport experiences than posting up in one of the Adirondack chairs on The Lawn, ordering a dark'n'stormy, and waving to the sailboats that go cruising on by. —Todd Plummer, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Feb. 2026

For a budget-friendly upgrade, shop these durable, weather-resistant Adirondack chairs and side tables starting at $34. —Mariana Best, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Jan. 2026

Guests at The Marker can also enjoy the small beach at its larger sister property, Southernmost Beach Resort Key West, where colorful Adirondack chairs overlook the Gulf. —Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 22 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

after the adirondack mountains, New York

First Known Use

1906, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for Adirondack chair

• extraordinaire
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• abwehr
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• armchair
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• bugbear
• carfare