This meaning refers to the fruit that grows in warm countries. It is sweet and often eaten fresh or in desserts.
I love to eat a ripe mango.
She bought a big mango at the market.
This meaning is for the type of tree that gives mango fruits. It is tall and lives in warm climates.
The mango grows high in the garden.
We sat under the mango tree for shade.
In technical use, 'mango' can mean a small handle or lever on a machine or tool. It is named for its shape, like a mango seed.
The machine's mango broke and stopped working.
He pulled the mango to start the engine.
In some specialized contexts, 'mango' refers to the handle part of a blade or knife. This use is common in fishing or nautical areas.
The fisherman held the mango of his knife tightly.
The mango of the tool was smooth and strong.
In some Caribbean dialects, 'mango' is used as a verb meaning to move or rush quickly. It is informal and regional.
We mangoed to catch the bus on time.
She mangoed through the crowd quickly.
This meaning refers to a color that looks like the skin of a ripe mango fruit. It is often used in design or fashion.
She painted the wall mango color.
His shirt is a bright mango shade.
Mango is a well-known fashion brand. It uses the word as its name to create a tropical, fresh image.
Mango sells stylish clothes for young people.
I bought a jacket from Mango yesterday.
