mackintoshes

variants also macintoshes
plural of mackintosh, chiefly British
as in macks
a coat made of water-resistant material be sure to wear a mackintosh while hiking over the misty mountains of England's Lake District

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Noun
  • So many raincoats don’t, but this one passed with flying colors through the rapids, airing out almost instantly.
    Anna Fiorentino, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2025
  • Petit Bateau, known for its products such as cotton briefs, bodysuits, marinière, raincoats and peacoats in vivid colors, has a vertical operation, which entails being involved in design, knitting, dyeing, manufacturing, screen printing and embroidery.
    Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019
Noun
  • While many were watching the models wearing the storied Manhattan house's spring 2026 designs—which included oversized slacks, trenches, and a touch of chiffon—we were rapt by Fanning's hair.
    Margaux Anbouba, Vogue, 15 Sep. 2025
  • Pour blender compost around plants, or into trenches, compost piles, or worm bins.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Sep. 2025
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