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

Blend kefir, unflavored collagen peptides, frozen fruit (mango, berries, banana, or a combination), and coconut water until smooth. —Allison Palmer, Kansas City Star, 10 Mar. 2026

Blend kefir or yogurt, frozen fruit (mango, berries, banana, or a combination) and coconut water until smooth. —Allison Palmer, Sacbee.com, 10 Mar. 2026

This from-scratch spin on a grocery store favorite balances the heat of habanero chiles with the sweetness of fresh mango. —Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2026

There is a hint of mango, your favorite. —Addie Citchens, New Yorker, 8 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