McIntosh

American  

[mak-in-tosh] / ˈmæk ɪnˌtɒʃ /

noun

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

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McIntosh British  

/ ˈmækɪnˌtɒʃ /

noun

1. a Canadian variety of red-skinned eating apple

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Etymology

Origin of McIntosh

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

Example Sentences

Ledecky's victory -- made a bit easier by world record-holder McIntosh's decision to skip the event this week -- followed her superb win in the 1500m free on Wednesday in the second-fastest time in history.

From Barron's

For Eastern Sierra natives such as Danny McIntosh, of Bishop, a small community about a four-hour drive north of Los Angeles beloved by hunters, climbers and hikers, deer represent a way of life.

From Los Angeles Times

It also made her the second fastest woman this year globally, behind only Canada's world record holder Summer McIntosh.

From Barron's

Six couples left the pods engaged, but the decoupling began almost immediately, with Kacie McIntosh breaking things off with Patrick Suzuki.

From Los Angeles Times

Titmus won 400m freestyle gold at the Tokyo and Paris Olympics, but lost her world record to Canadian phenomenon Summer McIntosh earlier this year.

From Barron's