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

Their mango body butter is also a top-selling product that delivers vitamins A, C, and E to the skin. —Molly Peck, USA TODAY, 8 Jan. 2025

Higher-sugar fruits: Bananas, mangoes, pineapple, papaya, apples, pears, and grapes have higher sugar content compared to other types of fruits. —Jamie Johnson, Verywell Health, 6 Jan. 2025

On the platform, vendors were selling mango and churros and boxes of candy. —Brandon Taylor, The Atlantic, 4 Jan. 2025

For example, diverse species such as poison ivy, cashews and mangoes all belong to the same extensive family. —Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Portuguese manga, probably from Malayalam māṅṅa

First Known Use

1582, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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