mackintosh
Translation
raincoat, mac
Examples
He wore a mackintosh because it was raining.
He wore a raincoat because it was raining.
She hung her wet mackintosh in the hall.
She hung her wet raincoat in the hall.
Grammar Patterns
to wear a mackintosh He wore a mackintosh because it was raining.
Similar Words
Synonyms: raincoat, waterproof, trench coat
Etymology
Named after its Scottish inventor, Charles Macintosh, in the 1820s. The 'k' was added to the spelling later.
Memory Tips
This word is more common in British English. In the US, 'raincoat' is used almost exclusively. Think of it as a historical type of raincoat.