mackintosh — a waterproof coat, especially one made of rubberized cloth
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a waterproof coat, especially one made of rubberized cloth
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmækɪntɑːʃ/
Example Sentences
- The detective in the old movie always wore a grey mackintosh and looked mysteriously cool in the rain.
- My grandmother's bright yellow mackintosh made her look like a walking banana in the storm.
- He forgot his mackintosh and arrived at the meeting looking like a drowned rat.
mackintosh
NOUN[/ˈmækɪntɑːʃ/]
a waterproof coat, especially one made of rubberized cloth
Staying dry in waterproof mackintosh
Keep your posh look fresh, just wash and mackintosh!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The term derives from Charles Macintosh, a Scottish inventor who developed waterproof fabric by treating cloth with rubber in 1824. His surname became the eponymous name for the rubberized raincoat he created, establishing a notable example of a proprietary name becoming a common word in English.
Breakdown
Macintosh is a proper noun derived from the Scottish surname of the inventor Charles Macintosh, with the suffix -intosh representing the Gaelic 'mac' (son of) + personal name element. The word became genericized when the waterproof garment bearing his name entered common usage.
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📝Examples
“The detective in the old movie always wore a grey mackintosh and looked mysteriously cool in the rain.”
“My grandmother's bright yellow mackintosh made her look like a walking banana in the storm.”
“He forgot his mackintosh and arrived at the meeting looking like a drowned rat.”
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