Macintosh Meaning
/ˈmækɪntɒʃ/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounAlternative form of mackintosh (“a raincoat”).
nameA Scottish surname from Scottish Gaelic.
Sentence Examples
This new Macintosh computer puts the competition to shame.
Tom bought his daughter a Macintosh for her birthday.
Macintosh is a type of computer operating system.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
For his graphic design projects, he prefers to use a ____ computer because of its high-resolution display.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ is a popular brand of personal computers that is known for its user-friendly interface.
Word Origin & History
From Scottish Gaelic Mac an Tòisiche, meaning "son of the thane (Old Irish toísech (“leader”))". The brand is named after McIntosh, an apple cultivar, in turn also from the Scottish Gaelic name.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"He is sausaged into several overcoats and wears a brown macintosh under which he holds a roll of parchment."
— 1922 February, James Joyce, “[Episode 15: Circe]”, in Ulysses, Paris: Shakespeare and Company, […], →OCLC, part II [Odyssey], page 481:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
For his graphic design projects, he prefers to use a ____ computer because of its high-resolution display.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The ____ is a popular brand of personal computers that is known for its user-friendly interface.