mackintosh
Mackintosh (noun) means a raincoat made from rubberized, waterproof fabric. Example: “He pulled on his mackintosh before heading out into the downpour.”
How to use mackintosh
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA raincoat — often just shortened to "mac" in British English.
Mainly a British and Irish term; American English usually says "raincoat".
Word forms
mackintoshes plural
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Etymology
Named after Charles Macintosh, who patented the rubberized waterproof fabric in 1823; an extra "k" was added to the spelling later.
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What does “mackintosh” mean?
The word “mackintosh” means a raincoat made from rubberized, waterproof fabric. In plain terms, a raincoat — often just shortened to "mac" in British English.
How do you pronounce “mackintosh”?
“Mackintosh” is pronounced MA-kihn-tosh (/ˈmækɪntɑʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “mackintosh” in a sentence?
Here is “mackintosh” used in a sentence: “He pulled on his mackintosh before heading out into the downpour.”
What is another word for “mackintosh”?
Words with a similar meaning to “mackintosh” include mac, mack and raincoat.
What part of speech is “mackintosh”?
“Mackintosh” is a noun.
Where does the word “mackintosh” come from?
The word “mackintosh” dates back to around 1823. Named after Charles Macintosh, who patented the rubberized waterproof fabric in 1823; an extra "k" was added to the spelling later.