Synonyms for

Mango

Verb / ˈmæŋgəʊ / Another word for mango — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

a sweet tropical fruit with a juicy yellow or reddish-orange flesh and a tough outer skin

Synonyms & similar words

mangotree mangiferaindica papaya pineapple kiwi avocado guava starfruit lychee jackfruit persimmon coconut banana orange lemon grapefruit mandarin tangerine clementine

Common collocations

  • ripe mango
  • sweet mango
  • fresh mango
  • mango tree
  • mango juice
  • mango sticky rice
  • green mango
  • mango season

Word family

noun mango

Usage note

Mango is a tropical fruit. There are no direct antonyms or common formal/informal synonyms for the fruit itself.

Example sentences

  1. I ate a juicy mango for breakfast this morning.
  2. My favorite fruit salad has mango, pineapple, and kiwi in it.
  3. Mango smoothies are so refreshing on a hot day.
  4. The mango tree in my backyard has grown so tall!
  5. I can smell the sweet aroma of mangoes at the fruit market.

Quotes

  • "The mangoes had been ripening and rotting and falling from the trees since May." - Arundhati Roy
  • "A mango tree grows in the backyard, and a palm tree in the front yard. That's Florida for you." - Stephen King
  • "It's kind of like a Hawaiian Punch, but with a little bit of mango. It's really good." - Aaron Carter

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