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

Hints of cooked cereal/malt, baking cocoa and tropical fruit, especially mango, add complexity. —Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025

One mango half contains less than two grams of fiber, around the same amount as a whole tomato or whole carrot. —Caroline Tien, SELF, 16 Apr. 2025

Singh’s early work weaves mythology and folklore, incorporating recurring symbols (flowers, turtles, cars, mangoes...) and often featuring borders, sometimes floral, in the style of Indian miniatures. —Nargess Banks, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025

There are several delightful scents to choose from, including mango butter and vanilla orchid, guava and coconut, and rose and cherry cream. —Kiana Murden, Vogue, 13 Mar. 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