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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Original price: $229 This Adirondack chair has an ergonomic design, a contoured seat and sturdy armrests. Jené Luciani Sena May Earn A Commission If You Buy Through Our Referral Links. This Content Was Created By A Team That Works Independently From The Fox Newsroom., FOXNews.com, 25 June 2025 For example, this mahogany Adirondack chair will instantly add a summery vibe to lawns and decks, and this elegant coffee table is great for keeping drinks, snacks, or your favorite book close by. Toni Sutton, People.com, 25 June 2025 Three Posts Marciano Adirondack, Set of Two Any piece with thousands of five-star ratings will catch our attention, including this set of two Adirondack chairs that are now more than half off. Jacqueline Tempera, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2025 The lower level is set up with a gym and a game room, while Adirondack chairs on the porches look out over a plush lawn and the ocean. Tori Latham, Robb Report, 16 June 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 4 Jul. 2025.

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