Mackintosh
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmækɪntɒʃ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Mackintosh is a noun meaning A waterproof long coat made of rubberized cloth.
Meaning
A waterproof long coat made of rubberized cloth.
More Meanings
- (by extension) Any waterproof coat or raincoat.
- Waterproof rubberized cloth.
Example Sentences
The screeching of brakes, the monotonous blare of motor horns, the clip-clip of shoes on slippery pavements, the rustling of wet mackintoshes were all part of the great metropolis.
c. 1924, A.A. Milne, "Happiness", in When We Were Very Young John had great big waterproof boots on; John had a great big waterproof hat; John had a great big waterproof mackintosh -- And that (Said John) is that.
Word Forms
- mackintoshes
- macintosh
- Macintosh
Synonyms for mackintosh
Depending on context, synonyms include mac, mack, raincoat, macintosh.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mac, macintosh, mack, raincoat, pakamac, mackinaw.
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