macintosh
word
Definition
A macintosh is a raincoat made of rubberized or waterproof material. It is also sometimes used as a brand name or as a surname.
Usage & Nuances
'Macintosh' is a slightly old-fashioned British English word for a rubberized raincoat; often just called 'mac.' Not to be confused with 'Macintosh' computers or the surname. In everyday English, 'raincoat' is more common.
Spanish: impermeable (de goma) - macintoshPortuguese (BR): capa de chuva (de borracha) - macintoshPortuguese (PT): impermeável (de borracha) - macintoshChinese (Simplified): 雨衣（橡胶） - 马金托什（人名）Chinese (Traditional): 雨衣（橡膠） - 馬金托什（人名）Hindi: मैकिंटोश (बरसाती कोट) - मैकिंटोश (व्यक्ति का नाम)Arabic: معطف مطري (مكِنتوش) - ماكنتوش (اسم شخص)
Example Sentences
She wore her macintosh when it started to rain.
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The old man hung his macintosh by the door.
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A macintosh keeps you dry in the rain.
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I forgot my macintosh and got soaked on my way home.
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You should always keep a macintosh in your car, just in case.
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In the UK, older people might call a raincoat a macintosh or just a 'mac'.
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