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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The exterior is well equipped for leisurely days—including a shaded hammock, large deck, and a fire pit with Adirondack chairs beneath a string of bistro lights. — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 11 Oct. 2026 At 42 inches across and 20 inches high, the Infinity Flame can comfortably accommodate half a dozen Adirondack chairs around it. — Noah Kaufman, Architectural Digest, 2 Oct. 2026 Amazon even put some outdoor furniture on sale, too, including the convenient Psilvam 2-Person Garden Bench—now under $250—and this set of affordable Adirondack chairs. — Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Sep. 2026 These Adirondack chairs are simply made for fall evenings on the patio roasting s’mores by the fire pit. — Caley Sturgill, Southern Living, 27 Aug. 2026 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 14 Oct. 2026.

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