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Adirondack chair

American  

noun

  1. a sturdy armchair for outdoor use, made of wide wooden slats, with a sloping back and a seat often slanting down toward it.


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My plans for sunset in an Adirondack chair at Lake Crescent Lodge were looking dicey.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 14, 2026

The thought of relaxing at the firepit in an Adirondack chair with an ice-cold glass of rosé made me salivate, the way my dog does when I pull the lid off the treat jar.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2024

Under the watchful eye of Doe Bay’s carved wooden lion mascot, perch on the bluff with this commanding view while seated in an Adirondack chair with a book, a journal or nothing at all.

From Seattle Times ● Jul. 1, 2023

My mother was sitting on an Adirondack chair, painting a scene of wildflowers, and Jeff captured her from every angle.

From New York Times ● Dec. 15, 2022

You consume a frozen Kool Pop in an Adirondack chair.

From Washington Post ● Aug. 23, 2016

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