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

If 2024 was the year of the cherry perfume and 2025 was all about plums and mangoes, then 2026 is definitely the year of the peach. — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 19 June 2026

Stop by for the usual in-season ingredients (tomatoes, mangoes, squash), and discover new and exotic fruit like jackfruit, sugar apples, and guanabana. — Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 17 June 2026

The result is juicy and super crispy chicken, served with a sweet and savory mango sauce. — Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 16 June 2026

The hotel also offers a variety of tropical wines with fruit from the farm, including guava, naranjilla, mango, and passion fruit. — Laura Beausire, Travel + Leisure, 15 June 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