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

With brightly colored stools and a scattering of Adirondack chairs on the sand, Sunset is your classic Florida beach bar—open-air with magical views. —Jacqui Gifford, Travel + Leisure, 13 May 2026

Best Wayfair 72-Hour Patio Deals With summer on the brain, there’s no better time to pick up backyard essentials like Adirondack chairs, chaise lounges, and resort-style umbrellas for a shady spot to relax. —Ali Faccenda, PEOPLE, 8 May 2026

Outside, guests have 15 acres to explore and can fill their day by playing games on the massive lawns, lounging in the Adirondack chairs facing the Straits of Mackinac and enjoying s’mores by the fire pits. —Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 4 May 2026

Pull up a few Adirondack chairs for casual seating that still feels sophisticated. —Marisa Donnelly, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 May 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