Mackinaw

Pronunciation: /mækɪnɔː/

Definitions of Mackinaw

noun a short, double-breasted coat or jacket made of this cloth

Example Sentences

A1 I bought a Mackinaw jacket for my camping trip.

A2 The Mackinaw blanket kept me warm during the cold night.

B1 The Mackinaw region is known for its beautiful lakes and forests.

B2 The Mackinaw Bridge is one of the longest suspension bridges in the world.

C1 The Mackinaw Island is a popular tourist destination in Michigan.

C2 The Mackinaw River is famous for its excellent fishing opportunities.

Examples of Mackinaw in a Sentence

formal The Mackinaw coat is known for its durability and warmth in harsh weather conditions.

informal I borrowed my friend's Mackinaw jacket for the camping trip.

slang Check out that Mackinaw, it's so stylish!

figurative The Mackinaw of responsibilities weighed heavily on his shoulders.

Grammatical Forms of Mackinaw

• past tense: Mackinawed
• plural: Mackinaws
• comparative: more Mackinaw
• superlative: most Mackinaw
• present tense: Mackinaws
• future tense: will Mackinaw
• perfect tense: have Mackinawed
• continuous tense: is Mackinawing
• singular: Mackinaw
• positive degree: Mackinaw
• infinitive: to Mackinaw
• gerund: Mackinawing
• participle: Mackinawed

Origin and Evolution of Mackinaw

First Known Use: 1780 year

Language of Origin: Ojibwe

Story behind the word: The word 'Mackinaw' originates from the Native American Ojibwe language.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to refer to a type of blanket made by the Ojibwe people, the term 'Mackinaw' eventually came to be used to describe a type of heavy woolen cloth or a type of jacket made from this material. Over time, the term has also been used to refer to a type of boat or a specific type of fish found in the Great Lakes region.