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 Our other favorite overall patio furniture deal is this rocking Adirondack chair. —

Stephanie Osmanski, Southern Living, 15 July 2024 Find it on Amazon This Set of Adirondack Chairs That Fold Down for Easy Storage No outdoor space is complete without somewhere to sit, making this set of Adirondack chairs a must-have come Prime Day. —

Rebecca Martinson, Rolling Stone, 11 July 2024 For a smaller space, shop these 81 percent-off Adirondack chairs, this three-piece seating set, or this now-$94 side table. —

Rachel Trujillo, Peoplemag, 4 July 2024 The Fan Zone offers autograph sessions and interviews with players, as well as comfy Adirondack chairs and giant TVs showing the action on the main courts. —

Steve Chapman, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for Adirondack chair

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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 Jul. 2024.

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