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raincoat vs mac
A waterproof coat worn to stay dry in wet weather.
American
raincoat
“Take a raincoat with you because the forecast says showers all afternoon.”
British
mac
“Take a mac with you because the forecast says showers all afternoon.”
Good to know
"Raincoat" is standard everywhere, but Britons often informally call one a "mac," short for mackintosh, after the original rubberised waterproof fabric. The slang "mac" is uncommon in American English.
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