A mackintosh is a waterproofable to keep water from passing through coat, especially one made from rubberizedtreated or coated with rubber to increase resistance to water fabriccloth material made by weaving or knitting fibers. The word can also refer to the waterproof fabric used to make the coat.
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˈmæk.ɪn.tɑʃ/
Easy pronunciation: MAK-in-TOSH (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the first syllable: MAK.
Use this pronunciation for the noun meaning a waterproof raincoat; not the fabric sense.
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Mackintosh Meaning
a waterproof coat for rainy weather
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric
Example: She grabbed her mackintosh before heading out into the rain.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- mac — Common shortened form for the coat sense.
- macintosh — A direct variant used for the same coat.
- mack — Informal shortened form for the coat sense.
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Other Meanings of Mackintosh
Meaning 2
waterproof fabric used to make raincoats
Part of speech: noun
Definition: a lightweight waterproof (usually rubberized) fabric
Example: The jacket was made from a thin mackintosh fabric.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- macintosh — Used as a name for the waterproof fabric as well as the coat.
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Mackintosh Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- mac
- macintosh
- mack
waterproof fabric used to make raincoats
- macintosh
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Common Mistakes
- Do not confuse mackintosh with the computer brand Macintosh, which is a different word and meaning.
- The coat sense and the fabric sense are related, but they are not exactly the same meaning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does mackintosh mean?
A mackintosh is a waterproof raincoat, usually made from rubberized fabric. It can also mean the waterproof fabric itself.
What are the synonyms of mackintosh?
For the coat sense, common synonyms are mac, macintosh, and mack. For the fabric sense, macintosh is the listed synonym in the supplied data.
Is a mackintosh the same as a Macintosh computer?
No. A mackintosh is a raincoat or waterproof fabric, while Macintosh is best known as a computer brand name.
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