Definition

1. Noun:
   • A waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric: A "mackintosh" is a type of long coat designed to protect the wearer from rain, historically made from cloth treated with rubber.
   • A lightweight waterproof (usually rubberized) fabric: "Mackintosh" can also refer to the material itself, which is a fabric made waterproof by a layer of rubber.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Raincoat):
  • He wore a long mackintosh to stay dry in the downpour.
  • The classic mackintosh remains a stylish choice for wet weather.
• Noun (Fabric):
  • The bag was made from durable mackintosh.
  • Early waterproof garments used layers of mackintosh.

Advanced Usage

• The term is often capitalized as "Mackintosh" when referring to the original garment invented by Charles Macintosh in the early 19th century.
  • He owns a vintage Mackintosh from Scotland.

Variants and Related Words

• Mac (n., informal): A common shortened, informal form of "mackintosh," primarily used in British English.
  • Don't forget your mac; it looks like rain.
• Raincoat (n.): A more general synonym for a waterproof coat.
• Waterproof (adj./n.): Describing something impervious to water, or a waterproof garment.

Synonyms

• Raincoat: A coat for protection from rain.
• Waterproof coat: A coat designed to be impervious to water.
• Slicker (chiefly US): A long, loose waterproof raincoat.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• While there are no common idioms using "mackintosh," the word is sometimes used in literary contexts to evoke a specific atmosphere, often British and associated with rain or detective stories.
  • The detective in the novel, collar turned up against the fog, was a familiar figure in his belted mackintosh.

Noun

1. a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric
2. a lightweight waterproof (usually rubberized) fabric