McIntosh

[ mak-in-tosh ]

noun

1. a variety of red apple that ripens in early autumn.

McIntosh

/ ˈmækɪnˌtɒʃ /

noun

1. a Canadian variety of red-skinned eating apple

Word History and Origins

Origin of McIntosh¹

1875–80; named after John McIntosh of Ontario, Canada, who first cultivated it (1796)

Word History and Origins

Origin of McIntosh¹

C19: named after John McIntosh (1777–c. 1845), US-born Canadian farmer on whose property the variety was first found growing wild

Example Sentences

Andrew McIntosh’s “Learning” led off a Wild Up concert in BP Hall, with a percussionist communing intriguing small sounds with those from field recordings made in Angeles National Forest.

From Los Angeles Times

“Right now, people are starting to watch holiday movies to get into the Christmas spirit, and there’s a wash of people who get into a cozy spirit by diving into ‘Gilmore Girls,’” McIntosh says.

From Los Angeles Times

"We believe this deal has the potential to be pro-competitive for the UK mobile sector if our concerns are addressed," said Stuart McIntosh, who is leading the CMA panel investigating the merger.

From BBC

Lynette McIntosh, who describes herself as “very, very MAGA” and has lived for nearly five decades in Bishop — the county’s biggest town, population 3,800 — has a dark view of the influx.

From Los Angeles Times

Earlier on Saturday, Summer McIntosh's astonishing debut Games continued, with the Canadian 17-year-old securing her third gold with victory in the women's 200m individual medley.

From BBC