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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Kate Marker Interiors created an intimate feel around a gravel fire pit patio in a cottage backyard using tall garden trellises painted white and matching Adirondack chairs for a timeless feel. Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 24 Apr. 2026 Hest says the lean-back chair geometry was inspired by the classic Adirondack chair for relaxing, familiar comfort and supportive posture. New Atlas, 24 Apr. 2026 This isn’t your grandma’s Adirondack chair. Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 23 Apr. 2026 Set yourself up for relaxing days in the yard with this oversized Adirondack chair that’s 76% off right now. Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Apr. 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 27 Apr. 2026.

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