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

Among them, the mango passion lassi should not be missed. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Mar. 2026

This research looked at the heart benefit of eating a Hass avocado and a cup of mango every day for people who have the diagnosis of pre-diabetes. —Sheah Rarback, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2026

Wild State Cider Another Lincoln Park hot spot, Wild State Cider is wild—the ciders range from traditional (wild apple and classic dry) to experimental flavors, like pineapple and dragon fruit, strawberry peach, and juicy mango. —Jacqueline Kehoe, Travel + Leisure, 3 Mar. 2026

Later in the spring, Starbucks will add a new mango syrup and customizable Energy Refreshers. —Marina Johnson, Louisville Courier Journal, 3 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