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

Made with ingredients that plump and moisten dry, aging skin—including mango seed butter, shea butter, and vitamin E—the blush is shaped like a jumbo swiveling crayon. —Jenny Berg, Glamour, 29 May 2026

Añejo Modern Mexican Cuisine Añejo serves raspberry, mango and a mix of the two flavors. —Zuri Primos, Kansas City Star, 28 May 2026

The flavor is also refreshing and light, though more intense than dragon fruit (and less so than mango), according to Martha Brahm, chef and founder of Hawaiian Tart Company and Big Island Private Chef in Hawaii. —Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 28 May 2026

Bottomless mimosas are also available for $25 in flavors like watermelon, mango and cucumber. —Connie Ogle updated May 28, Miami Herald, 28 May 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