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

Verve Culture’s Mahjong set pairs handmade wooden tiles with a mango wood storage box that feels worlds away from the plastic versions many of us grew up with. — Nicole Kliest, Vogue, 8 Aug. 2026

In the sketch, Obama is preparing for the press conference while a mango smoothie sits on the Resolute Desk. — Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 8 Aug. 2026

Fresh tropical fruit, perfectly prepared eggs, sweet mango juice, and warm pastries. — Datwon Thomas, VIBE.com, 8 Aug. 2026

The ginger brings out the spicy-fresh aspect of a ripe mango. — Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 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