noun
Uncommon
Macintosh
MA-kihn-tosh
Macintosh (noun) means a brand of personal computer made by Apple Inc. Example: “The design team does all its work on Macintosh computers.”
noun
1
A brand of personal computer made by Apple Inc.
"The design team does all its work on Macintosh computers."
How to use Macintosh
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishApple's line of personal computers, now usually just called "Mac."
Common mistake
Not to be confused with "mackintosh," the raincoat, which is spelled differently and comes from a different namesake.
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Etymology
Named after the McIntosh apple, itself named after the Scottish surname McIntosh, from Scottish Gaelic meaning "son of the chief."
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What does “Macintosh” mean?
The word “Macintosh” means a brand of personal computer made by Apple Inc. In plain terms, apple's line of personal computers, now usually just called "Mac.".
How do you pronounce “Macintosh”?
“Macintosh” is pronounced MA-kihn-tosh (/ˈmækɪntɒʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “Macintosh” in a sentence?
Here is “Macintosh” used in a sentence: “The design team does all its work on Macintosh computers.”
What part of speech is “Macintosh”?
“Macintosh” is a noun.
Where does the word “Macintosh” come from?
The word “Macintosh” comes from Scottish Gaelic. Named after the McIntosh apple, itself named after the Scottish surname McIntosh, from Scottish Gaelic meaning "son of the chief.".
Is “Macintosh” a common word?
“Macintosh” is an uncommon word in modern English.
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