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

Topped with a silky mango foam, the cocktail is vibrant, refreshing, and effortlessly sippable—its bright golden hue echoing both ripe mangoes and the electrifying energy of a World Cup match. —Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026

Wings and burger sliders are available alongside a Thai mango salad, sashimi plates and more. —Camila Pedrosa, Sacbee.com, 11 June 2026

Fortunately summertime means mangoes in Miami, so that’s unlikely to happen again any time soon. —Miami Herald, 10 June 2026

The candies are flavored with fruit juice concentrates (pineapple, watermelon, and blueberry), mango purée, and other natural flavors. —Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 9 June 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