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

Participants eating mango and avocados also consumed more fiber, vitamin C, and other healthy fats overall. —Currie Engel, Health, 12 Mar. 2026

At the moment, the seasonal menu highlights crudos like tuna tartare with apple, celery puree and black truffle; red shrimp with mango and citron dressing; tuna and salmon with avocado mousse and lemon vinaigrette. —Connie Ogle march 11, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2026

Stir in mango, red onion, bell pepper, cilantro, jalapeño, habanero, lime juice, and salt. —Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026

The best part is this is just one variation of a million — strawberry vanilla, tropical coconut and mango, cinnamon apple. —Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 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