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

Some of these areas are just patches of turf with Adirondack chairs — popular with exploration-minded toddlers, or kids with a ball. —Rachel Kraus, Los Angeles Times, 3 Mar. 2026

For upcoming outdoor dinners, opt for this sturdy wicker dining set that fits up to six people, or add extra seating with this folding Adirondack chair that’s easy to store. —Shea Simmons, Southern Living, 28 Feb. 2026

The outdoor space is located in the back with picnic tables and Adirondack chairs and provides some solace from the busy Phoenix streets. —Dina Kaur, AZCentral.com, 24 Feb. 2026

Better Homes & Gardens Ezra Outdoor Adirondack Chair There are few chairs more classic and durable than an Adirondack chair, and this under-$200 sturdy option is one to add to your front porch, deck, or backyard. —Carly Totten, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 Feb. 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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