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

Stick with the Classics For this firepit area on the edge of the property, Jordin opted for wooden Adirondack chairs surrounded by a mass planting of lavender—two timeless garden elements that bring a sense of ease to any outdoor space. —Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 July 2025

A couple sank into a wooden Adirondack chair and snapped selfies as the sun went down. —Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 15 July 2025

Amazon is slashing prices on classic hammocks and Adirondack chairs, in addition to long chaises for sunbathing and rocking chairs. —Blake Bakkila, Architectural Digest, 11 July 2025

Pieces to fit any backyard are up for grabs, including this small space-friendly sectional sofa and foldable Adirondack chairs. —Rachel Trujillo, People.com, 9 July 2025

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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