macintoshes

Rubberized rain garments

Macintoshes is the plural of macintosh, a British term for a raincoat—specifically one made of rubberized waterproof fabric.

The word honors Charles Macintosh, who patented the waterproofing process in 1823.

Often shortened to mac: Grab your mac, it's pouring.

The spelling is unrelated to Macintosh apples or Apple's Macintosh computers.

rainwear

waterproof

Impervious to moisture

wellington · umbrella · oilskin · trenchcoat · anorak · poncho · raingear · weatherproof · showerproof · cagoule

computers

Apple

Cupertino tech giant

desktop · monitor · keyboard · mouse · floppy · icons · GUI · Motorola · beige · compact

Opposites
weather protection function

macintoshessun hats

Head coverings blocking rays

parasols · sundresses · sunshades · visors · mesh tops

climate/season suitability

macintoshessundresses

Casual warm-weather frocks

shorts · tank tops · summer wear · sandals · beachwear

material properties

macintoshescotton shirts

Garments from plant fiber

breathable fabrics · wool coats · muslin · fleece jackets

Family

raincoat, tosh, mackintosh, mack, mackintoshes

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G