Macintosh (Noun)
Meaning 1
A lightweight waterproof (usually rubberized) fabric.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 2
A waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- She quickly put on her macintosh to protect herself from the heavy downpour.
- The old-fashioned macintosh he wore made him look like a character from a 19th-century novel.
- The traveler packed a lightweight macintosh in her backpack in case of unexpected rain showers.
- His bright yellow macintosh stood out among the crowd of people rushing to find shelter from the storm.
- The vintage shop sold a beautifully restored macintosh that dated back to the early 20th century.