English Explanatory Dictionary

mackintosh

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A waterproof long coat made of rubberized cloth.
  2. Any waterproof coat or raincoat.
  3. Waterproof rubberized cloth.

Pronunciation

/ˈmækɪntɒʃ/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-mackintosh.wav /ˈmækɪntɑʃ/

Word forms

mackintosh mackintoshes macintosh

Etymology

From Charles Macintosh (1766–1843), who patented a type of rubberized cloth in 1823. Former trademark. The letter k is a later addition.

Synonyms

mac mack raincoat

Related words

oilskin

Derived words

mackintosh brigade mackintosh cape macintosh cloak mackintosh coat mackintosh covering mackintosh sheet mackintoshed
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