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 Nearby are fire pits surrounded by Adirondack chairs positioned for lounging. —

Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 7 Aug. 2024 Style Your Fire Pit Make your backyard's fire pit area look a little more elevated with some Adirondack chairs—Levy is partial to those made from polywood, which will perform better than teak in when left outside in the winter. —

Sarah Lyon, Southern Living, 30 July 2024 These canvas tents offer a bevy of immersive amenities, including fire pits with picnic tables and Adirondack chairs. —

Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 25 July 2024 Or consider this Adirondack chair that’s 31 percent off right now and makes a great addition to any outdoor area, no matter how big or small. —

Toni Sutton, Peoplemag, 16 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for Adirondack chair

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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 20 Aug. 2024.

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