macintosh
noun/ˈmækənˌtɑʃ/
Frequency rank: #11,753 most common English word
Meaning
a full-length waterproof raincoat, originally made of rubberized fabric.
Example sentence
She pulled on her macintosh before stepping out into the pouring rain.
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