Adirondack

Pronunciation: /ædəˈrɒndæk/

Definitions of adirondack

noun a type of chair or recliner designed for outdoor use, typically made of wood with a slatted design

Example Sentences

A1 I sat in an adirondack chair by the lake and watched the sunset.

A2 We went camping in the Adirondack Mountains last summer.

B1 The Adirondack region is known for its beautiful hiking trails.

B2 I purchased an Adirondack-style bench for my backyard.

C1 The Adirondack Park in New York is the largest publicly protected area in the contiguous United States.

C2 The Adirondack chair is a classic piece of outdoor furniture that is both comfortable and stylish.

Examples of adirondack in a Sentence

formal The Adirondack Mountains are a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts.

informal I love spending weekends at my friend's Adirondack cabin.

slang Let's chill by the Adirondack chairs and enjoy the sunset.

figurative Her mind was like a tangled forest in the Adirondacks, full of hidden depths and mysteries.

Grammatical Forms of adirondack

• past tense: adirondacked
• plural: adirondacks
• comparative: more adirondack
• superlative: most adirondack
• present tense: adirondacks
• future tense: will adirondack
• perfect tense: have adirondacked
• continuous tense: is adirondacking
• singular: adirondack
• positive degree: adirondack
• infinitive: to adirondack
• gerund: adirondacking
• participle: adirondacking

Origin and Evolution of adirondack

First Known Use: 1850 year

Language of Origin: Mohawk

Story behind the word: The word 'adirondack' is derived from the Mohawk word 'ha-de-ron-dah', meaning 'they eat trees'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the Adirondack Mountains in New York, the term 'adirondack' later became associated with a style of outdoor furniture popular in the early 20th century.