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 Royal Hawaiian resort's soy candle by Malie is scented with a bright mix of mango, orange, and apricot for transporting island vibes. —Miranda Crowell, Better Homes & Gardens, 26 Nov. 2025

Apple paste, melon, mango, and pineapple are dotted with almonds, chia seeds, and puffed quinoa for a chewy, fruity bite with a surprising crunch. —Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 25 Nov. 2025

The hills of their property are stacked with a variety of fruit and nut trees–from apples, pears, avocados and pistachios to lychees, mangoes, pecans and chestnuts. —Nollyanne Delacruz, Mercury News, 25 Nov. 2025

Green mangoes Like green bananas, green (unripe) mangoes offer resistant starch, antioxidants, and significantly less sugar than their ripe, orange counterparts. —Dr. Steven Gundry, CNBC, 21 Nov. 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