Definition of MACKINTOSH

mackintosh

Plural: mackintoshes

Noun

  • a lightweight waterproof (usually rubberized) fabric
  • a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric
  • A waterproof long coat made of rubberized cloth.
  • Any waterproof coat or raincoat.
  • Waterproof rubberized cloth.

Origin / 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, macintosh, mack, raincoat

Scrabble Score: 21

mackintosh: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
mackintosh: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
mackintosh: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 23

mackintosh: valid Words With Friends Word