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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Right now, outdoor sectionals, Adirondack chairs, outdoor tables, and more pieces are up to 41 percent off. Isabel Garcia, People.com, 23 Feb. 2025 There’s perhaps no better outdoor chair than the Adirondack chair—the iconic design looks at home on any patio. Will Porter, Architectural Digest, 13 Feb. 2025 That’s exactly why the off-season is the ideal time to shop for patio furniture sets, Adirondack chairs, and outdoor dining tables. Maggie Horton, People.com, 12 Feb. 2025 For anyone willing to brave the cold, the private pool area houses the largest of the home’s five decks and boasts tables with room for 12 along with a collection of Adirondack chairs. Jessica Cherner, Architectural Digest, 17 Jan. 2025 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 3 Mar. 2025.

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