Mac
noun
A kind of raincoat made from waterproof material.
She always carries a mac in her bag in case it rains.
Often appears as...
- wear a mac
- carry a mac
noun
Abbreviation for Macintosh, a brand of computers and operating systems made by Apple.
My mac's operating system is up-to-date.
Often appears as...
- use a mac
- update a mac
Usage tips
Technical
noun
In Scotland, 'mac' is used as a prefix in surnames to signify 'son of'.
His surname, MacDonald, means 'son of Donald'.
Often appears as...
- macdonald
- macgregor
noun
In USA, 'mac' is a short form of 'mack daddy', meaning a man who is successful with women.
He's a real mac - he always has a different date.
Often appears as...
- being a mac
- act like a mac
Usage tips
Informal, Approval
Colloquial
noun
In USA, 'Mac' is a slang term for Maccaroni.
Are you cooking mac and cheese?
Often appears as...
- mac and cheese
- cook mac
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
A kind of raincoat made from waterproof material.
She always carries a mac in her bag in case it rains.
Often appears as...
- wear a mac
- carry a mac
noun
Abbreviation for Macintosh, a brand of computers and operating systems made by Apple.
My mac's operating system is up-to-date.
Often appears as...
- use a mac
- update a mac
Usage tips
Technical
noun
In Scotland, 'mac' is used as a prefix in surnames to signify 'son of'.
His surname, MacDonald, means 'son of Donald'.
Often appears as...
- macdonald
- macgregor
noun
In USA, 'mac' is a short form of 'mack daddy', meaning a man who is successful with women.
He's a real mac - he always has a different date.
Often appears as...
- being a mac
- act like a mac
Usage tips
Informal, Approval
Colloquial
noun
In USA, 'Mac' is a slang term for Maccaroni.
Are you cooking mac and cheese?
Often appears as...
- mac and cheese
- cook mac
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/2British Origin
The term 'mac' for raincoat comes from the UK, it's less common in other English-speaking countries.
When in London, I bought a new mac for the unpredictable weather.
Pro Tip 2/2Weather-Specific
Use 'mac' when discussing attire suitable for rainy, wet conditions.
Check the forecast before you leave, you may need your mac.
Pro Tip 1/2British Origin
The term 'mac' for raincoat comes from the UK, it's less common in other English-speaking countries.
When in London, I bought a new mac for the unpredictable weather.
Pro Tip 2/2Weather-Specific
Use 'mac' when discussing attire suitable for rainy, wet conditions.
Check the forecast before you leave, you may need your mac.
Pro Tip 1/2British Origin
The term 'mac' for raincoat comes from the UK, it's less common in other English-speaking countries.
When in London, I bought a new mac for the unpredictable weather.
Pro Tip 2/2Weather-Specific
Use 'mac' when discussing attire suitable for rainy, wet conditions.
Check the forecast before you leave, you may need your mac.
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Video examples
Frozen Turkey PIPE National...
you about right I need to pick to the seat okay right you're cooking for your missus you're cooking for your girl all right it's one of those things where the guy said tonight I'm gonna cook you a beautiful meal that's all going to sort it look what would you cook I'm gonna cook up some turkey collard greens candied yams you know what I'm saying I like this mac and cheese rice good rolls Roberts gone wrong I want you to imagine
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Reimagining Dinosaurs PIPE...
for something like that yeah so i mean most most of my research is not only focused on massive spondylitis but it's actually focused on how massive spondylitis grew and the reason for that is that um there is there are links between ontogeny so development and sort of mac evolution and one of for
Video examples
Air Force One Kitchen PIPE...
staff like their mails right down to the way they drink your coffee we have a list of our dignitaries what they like and how they like their coffee so it I can just place order and they know what I want from filet mignon to mac & cheese and apple pie a la mode
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Safari Live - Day 316 PIPE...
showing him whose boss the plonk has got these two very nice sort of white sort of pale patches where the bones of his hips two blonde patches there mac he's gonna come through now watch him come there he comes straight across look at the patches on his hips
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The Irish myth of...
and mortally wounded Diarmuid. As he bled, the old warrior begged his friend for water, as all the Fianna knew drinking from the hands of Fionn Mac Cumhaill could save their lives. But as Fionn turned to aid Diarmuid, his old resentments came rushing back.
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The Creativity,...
Don't ask me how she did it. When a friend asked her recently what she put in her mac and cheese, Sharanda said, "Cheese." She guards her recipes with her life. And the years I spent fighting to free people from prison,
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Ice Breakers - Ep. 1 PIPE...
Oh, okay, whose is this? Double mac and cheese with beans. Just for fun, we did like, skating around the ice rink and helping new kids. Younger? Younger. Mm. Older. Are you still the baby in the bunch or is there
Video examples
How Dance Can Unleash...
or whisking up mac and cheese will become your new favorite dance move. And once you have a dance move or two or three or four under your belt, respectfully call yourself a dancer because you've earned it --
Video examples
Fighting war and...
well as mac and cheese and was torn between fela kuti and Iron Maiden I think what divine defined me the most was popular culture and a little bit i realized that this would help me develop
Video examples
Welcome to Twinsburg:...
what's your colors oh hello yeah I suppose really favorite food mac and cheese oh yeah you know like my shoes so you want to know where we're from
Video examples
Frozen Turkey PIPE National...
you about right I need to pick to the seat okay right you're cooking for your missus you're cooking for your girl all right it's one of those things where the guy said tonight I'm gonna cook you a beautiful meal that's all going to sort it look what would you cook I'm gonna cook up some turkey collard greens candied yams you know what I'm saying I like this mac and cheese rice good rolls Roberts gone wrong I want you to imagine
Video examples
Reimagining Dinosaurs PIPE...
for something like that yeah so i mean most most of my research is not only focused on massive spondylitis but it's actually focused on how massive spondylitis grew and the reason for that is that um there is there are links between ontogeny so development and sort of mac evolution and one of for
Video examples
Air Force One Kitchen PIPE...
staff like their mails right down to the way they drink your coffee we have a list of our dignitaries what they like and how they like their coffee so it I can just place order and they know what I want from filet mignon to mac & cheese and apple pie a la mode
Video examples
Safari Live - Day 316 PIPE...
showing him whose boss the plonk has got these two very nice sort of white sort of pale patches where the bones of his hips two blonde patches there mac he's gonna come through now watch him come there he comes straight across look at the patches on his hips
Video examples
The Irish myth of...
and mortally wounded Diarmuid. As he bled, the old warrior begged his friend for water, as all the Fianna knew drinking from the hands of Fionn Mac Cumhaill could save their lives. But as Fionn turned to aid Diarmuid, his old resentments came rushing back.
Video examples
The Creativity,...
Don't ask me how she did it. When a friend asked her recently what she put in her mac and cheese, Sharanda said, "Cheese." She guards her recipes with her life. And the years I spent fighting to free people from prison,
Video examples
Ice Breakers - Ep. 1 PIPE...
Oh, okay, whose is this? Double mac and cheese with beans. Just for fun, we did like, skating around the ice rink and helping new kids. Younger? Younger. Mm. Older. Are you still the baby in the bunch or is there
Video examples
How Dance Can Unleash...
or whisking up mac and cheese will become your new favorite dance move. And once you have a dance move or two or three or four under your belt, respectfully call yourself a dancer because you've earned it --
Video examples
Fighting war and...
well as mac and cheese and was torn between fela kuti and Iron Maiden I think what divine defined me the most was popular culture and a little bit i realized that this would help me develop
Video examples
Welcome to Twinsburg:...
what's your colors oh hello yeah I suppose really favorite food mac and cheese oh yeah you know like my shoes so you want to know where we're from
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Lisa
Thai Rapper
MAC is truly at the forefront of trendsetting, which reminds me every time I see a MAC campaign or the incredible looks their artists create backstage at fashion weeks around the world. It's an honor to partner with a brand with such an incredible heritage and unrivaled expertise in makeup artistry.
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Samin Nosrat
American Chef
I've had an untraditional trajectory with food: I was in my mom's home, then I was a college kid making mac and cheese and quesadillas, and then I was a professional cook. I never had that time where you figure out how to cook for yourself at home.
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Steve Jobs
American Businessman
We want to reinvent the phone. What's the killer app? The killer app is making calls! It's amazing how hard it is to make calls on most phones. We want to let you use contacts like never before - sync your iPhone with your PC or mac.
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Kimbal Musk
South African Businessman
I used to throw cooking parties in university. Everyone would come over - sometimes you'd just do a mac and cheese, but if you do that better than everyone else, you can get people to come to you.
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Mariacarla Boscono
Italian Model
I will eat everything. Cheese. Mac and cheese. Anything and cheese. I love that stuff.
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Caroline Flack
English Celebrity
Mac Face and Body foundation - I wear that even when I'm in a bikini.
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Kat Graham
American Actress
MAC Cosmetics is incredible for lips; I always wear it.
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Goldlink
American Rapper
Mac Miller is my best friend in the industry.
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Kaitlyn Bristowe
Canadian Entertainer
Ruby Woo by MAC is my fav.
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Dan Brown
American Author
I like mac and cheese.
Quote examples
Lisa
Thai Rapper
MAC is truly at the forefront of trendsetting, which reminds me every time I see a MAC campaign or the incredible looks their artists create backstage at fashion weeks around the world. It's an honor to partner with a brand with such an incredible heritage and unrivaled expertise in makeup artistry.
Quote examples
Samin Nosrat
American Chef
I've had an untraditional trajectory with food: I was in my mom's home, then I was a college kid making mac and cheese and quesadillas, and then I was a professional cook. I never had that time where you figure out how to cook for yourself at home.
Quote examples
Steve Jobs
American Businessman
We want to reinvent the phone. What's the killer app? The killer app is making calls! It's amazing how hard it is to make calls on most phones. We want to let you use contacts like never before - sync your iPhone with your PC or mac.
Quote examples
Kimbal Musk
South African Businessman
I used to throw cooking parties in university. Everyone would come over - sometimes you'd just do a mac and cheese, but if you do that better than everyone else, you can get people to come to you.
Quote examples
Mariacarla Boscono
Italian Model
I will eat everything. Cheese. Mac and cheese. Anything and cheese. I love that stuff.
Quote examples
Caroline Flack
English Celebrity
Mac Face and Body foundation - I wear that even when I'm in a bikini.
Quote examples
Kat Graham
American Actress
MAC Cosmetics is incredible for lips; I always wear it.
Quote examples
Goldlink
American Rapper
Mac Miller is my best friend in the industry.
Quote examples
Kaitlyn Bristowe
Canadian Entertainer
Ruby Woo by MAC is my fav.
Quote examples
Dan Brown
American Author
I like mac and cheese.
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