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Adirondack

Adirondack

2 8.2
About the mountains, lakes and way of life of the Adirondack region
  • adjective
  • /ˌædɪˈrɒndæk/
  • US
: adirondack
  • They decorated their home in a rustic Adirondack style with wooden furniture.

Examples

  • The Adirondack landscape is famous for its beautiful mountains and lakes.

  • Many tourists enjoy the Adirondack atmosphere during the fall foliage season.

  • The Adirondack Mountains are known for their stunning beauty.

  • Many people enjoy hiking in the Adirondack region during the summer.

  • The Adirondack landscape is famous for its beautiful mountains and lakes.

  • They decorated their home in a rustic Adirondack style with wooden furniture.

  • Many tourists enjoy the Adirondack atmosphere during the fall foliage season.

Compounds

Adirondack Mountains
1 4.7

A large group of mountains in northeastern New York loved for scenic views and outdoor activities

Surface Forms

Adirondack positive

Etymology

Adirondack comes from a Native American word thought to mean 'bark-eater', a name given long ago to people who lived in the deep forest. So Adirondack as an adjective now reminds us of the wild mountain region and the simple, wooden style that fits its forest setting.