# macs

/ˈmæks/ (US) · /mˈæks/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Noun

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/macs
Updated: 2026-05-11

## Definition

the short name for computers made by the company Apple. People use this word when talking about more than one of these computers.

For teachers: the plural form of the shortened name for Apple Macintosh computers. Often used to distinguish these systems from PCs running Windows or Linux.

## Examples

- Our office just replaced all the old PCs with new Macs.
- The design studio exclusively uses Macs because the creative team prefers the operating system and high-resolution displays.
- While the university lab maintains several Linux servers for data processing, the front-end workstations are primarily Macs to ensure compatibility with industry-standard design software.

## Usage notes

- Takes a plural verb. Often capitalised as 'Macs' to refer to the brand name.

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