macintosh
macintosh Lexical Profile
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• noun
A brand and family of personal computers designed, manufactured, and sold by Apple Inc. since 1984 (usually capitalized as Macintosh).
"The graphic design studio equipped all of its workstations with the latest Macintosh computers."
British A full-length waterproof coat or raincoat made from rubberized cloth; an alternative spelling of mackintosh.
"He put on his heavy macintosh before stepping out into the pouring London rain."
British Waterproof cloth or fabric treated with rubber, originally patented by Charles Macintosh.
"The antique traveling bag was lined with durable macintosh to protect its contents from moisture."
Word Nuance & Usage
When referring to the British raincoat, the word is traditionally spelled 'mackintosh' with a 'k', whereas 'macintosh' without a 'k' is an alternative variant and the standard capitalized spelling for the Apple computer brand ('Macintosh'); the variety of red apple is spelled 'McIntosh'.
• Rhymes for macintosh
Word Origin & Etymology
Named after Charles Macintosh (1766–1843), the Scottish chemist who patented the rubberized waterproof fabric in 1823.