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Definition of adirondack
adirondack
/ˌæd.əˈrɑːn.dæk/
ad · i · ron · dack
Plural:Adirondacks
adirondack Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
8
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
4
• 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."
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Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Adirondack. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/adirondack