Imac Uncommon

Definition, synonyms and related words

Definitions

Noun

One of a line of all-in-one Macintosh computers made by Apple Inc.

"The sleek design of the new iMac makes it perfect for placing on my home office desk."

In plain English: An iMac is Apple's brand of all-in-one desktop computer that has its screen and internal parts built into a single sleek, colorful box.

"The new Mac laptop arrived at my door in an immaculate box, still wrapped in plastic and looking brand new."

Example Sentences

"The new Mac laptop arrived at my door in an immaculate box, still wrapped in plastic and looking brand new." noun

"I keep my morning coffee warm on the new imac in the kitchen corner." noun

"The software update for the company's fleet of imacs caused a brief pause this afternoon." noun

"She prefers working on her silver imac because it looks sleek and modern." noun

Origin

The term first appeared in 1998 as a blend of the prefix "i-" for internet and "Mac" to describe Macintosh computers connected online. It was coined specifically to highlight this new capability rather than referring to an existing meaning.

Rhyming Words

mac smac sumac micmac melmac tarmac cormac yashmac pakamac accomac potomac big mac retarmac bufexamac dwarf sumac freddie mac alexipharmac smooth sumac laurel sumac poison sumac

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