mango

noun

man·​go ˈmaŋ-(ˌ)gō 

plural mangoes also mangos

1

: a tropical usually large ovoid or oblong fruit with a firm yellowish-red skin, hard central stone, and juicy aromatic pulp

also : an evergreen tree (Mangifera indica) of the cashew family that bears mangoes

2

: sweet pepper

Examples of mango in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The menu includes hearty dishes like chicken Parmigiana, spaghetti and meatballs, and a New York strip alongside lighter options like shrimp cocktail; calamari, shrimp, lobster and crab in citronette; and a California salad with mangoes, tomatoes, cucumbers and avocado. —Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas Morning News, 8 Jan. 2026

For example, juices made with apples, pears, and mangos are high in Fermentable Oligo-, Di-, Mono-saccharides, And Polyols (FODMAPs). —Jillian Kubala, Health, 7 Jan. 2026

For a nutritious breakfast or snack, make a mango parfait. —Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026

The label, which was headquartered in a one-story house on a quiet residential street lined with mango trees, now records most artists working in the genre. —Carolina Abbott Galvão, The Dial, 6 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Portuguese manga, probably from Malayalam māṅṅa

First Known Use

1582, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for mango

• tango
• chenango
• shenango

Kids Definition

mango

noun

man·​go ˈmaŋ-gō 

plural mangoes also mangos

: a yellowish red tropical fruit with a firm skin, hard central stony seed, and juicy mildly tart pulp

also : an evergreen tree related to the cashew that bears this fruit