mango
noun
man·go
| \ ˈmaŋ-(ˌ)gō
\
\
plural mangoes
also mangos
Definition of mango
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
One of the staff’s favorites was one of its first: a Peruvian coffee named Cajamarca that had vibrant notes of pineapple and mango. — Steve Zimmerman, chicagotribune.com, "Some of Chicago’s most interesting coffee is roasted in the suburbs. Here’s where to find it.," 3 Sep. 2019 On Sunday, join in for an All White Brunch (wear your all white attire) with bites and cocktails like the Kale-ribbean Mimosa, made with fresh kale, papaya and mango. — San Diego Union-Tribune, "The Dish: 2019 guide to Labor Day weekend food and drink deals in San Diego County," 29 Aug. 2019 Variations: Use cucumber instead of mango. Opt for another kind of nut. — Becky Krystal, The Denver Post, "How to upgrade your sandwich with clever twists on 5 classics," 22 Aug. 2019 Variations Use cucumber instead of mango. Opt for another kind of nut. — Becky Krystal, Washington Post, "How to upgrade your favorite sandwich," 21 Aug. 2019 Denver Milk Market, for example, offers agua frescas and drinking vinegars in flavors like lavender and mango. — Sarah Kuta, The Know, "“Sober curious” trend hits Colorado, with zero-proof cocktail menus and plans for a new “dry bar”," 20 Aug. 2019 Finely dice enough of the remaining mango to fill 1 cup; cover and refrigerate until ready to use. — Los Angeles Times, "Make these mangonada bars for the best chill treat during the hot summer," 13 Aug. 2019 A half serving of lobster-mango-avocado salad ($16) was as much as any of us would eat in a sitting. — Coco Mccabe, BostonGlobe.com, "Dal Mare in Beverly Farms offers a classic night out," 7 Aug. 2019 In India, my parents grew up eating chikoos, custard apples, fresh coconut, and dozens of types of mangoes. — Priya Krishna, Bon Appétit, "If I’m Cutting Fresh Fruit for Dessert, I Probably Love You," 29 July 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'mango.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for mango
mango
noun
English Language Learners Definition of mango
: a juicy tropical fruit that has firm yellow and red skin and a hard seed at its center
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mango
noun
man·go
| \ ˈmaŋ-gō
\
\
plural mangoes
or mangos
Kids Definition of mango
: a tropical fruit with yellowish red skin and juicy mildly tart yellow flesh
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