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Definition of adirondack

adirondack

/ˌæd.əˈrɑːn.dæk/
ad · i · ron · dack

Plural:Adirondacks
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adirondack Lexical Profile

• adjective

1

American Relating to or characteristic of the Adirondack Mountains in northeastern New York or their rustic architectural and furniture style.

Example

"They relaxed on the porch in classic wooden Adirondack chairs overlooking the lake."

• noun

1

American A mountain massif and forested region in northeastern New York State, usually used in the plural as the Adirondacks.


2

North American An outdoor wooden lounge chair featuring wide armrests, a tall slatted back, and a seat that slopes downward toward the rear; an Adirondack chair.

Example

"He painted the weathered cedar Adirondacks a bright shade of forest green for the summer."

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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