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

The fruit itself has a delightful flavor, often compared to a sweet blend of honey, apricot, mango, and cantaloupe. —Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 24 Apr. 2026

Cream cheese, mango, prosciutto, and honey star in this easy toast recipe. —Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 24 Apr. 2026

The bar will carry rum and spirits derived from sugarcane, and guava, passion fruit and mango mojitos. —Miami Herald, 24 Apr. 2026

Afterward, keep it more casual at Cassava, which serves distinctly Dominican flavors (go for the ahi crudo islanded in a pool of mango sauce), or for something more upscale, there’s Nina, which boasts a menu created in collaboration with chef Diego Muñoz and a 100-bottle-strong organic-wine list. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 23 Apr. 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