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

Mariposa also has a unique cocktail menu, and wines to pair with the Latin cuisine including a mango chili margarita, and a Bolivian mule. —Paige Moore, AZCentral.com, 11 Dec. 2025

Silly by Psilly Goose Silly is a non-alcoholic social drink made with juicy passionfruit and mango, blended with kanna and lion’s mane for a light, uplifting buzz. —Adam Mills, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Dec. 2025

Another can’t-miss order is the mangonada, a beloved Mexican classic made with mango, tart frozen yogurt, and layers of chamoy (a sweet, tangy, chili-lime sauce) and Tajín (a zesty chili-lime seasoning). —Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2025

These compounds, called lutein and zeaxanthin, are found in foods like mangos, egg yolks, corn, and green-leafy vegetables and are also components of the AREDS2 eye supplement. —Mira Miller, Verywell Health, 8 Dec. 2025

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