grapefruit
noun
grape·fruit
ˈgrāp-ˌfrüt 
1
plural grapefruit or grapefruits
: a large round citrus fruit with a bitter yellow rind and a juicy somewhat tart pale yellow, pink, or reddish pulp
2
: a small citrus tree (Citrus paradisi) that produces grapefruit
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This tree produces large yellow-green fruits that are similar in flavor to grapefruit.
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Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 17 Apr. 2026
This expressive drink combines Tequila Herradura Reposado with Q MIXERS’ Grapefruit Soda, blending the flavors of fresh grapefruit, lime, and sweetness to create a citrus-forward concoction perfect for the occasion.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
The behemoth Ponderosa lemon, that can rival a grapefruit in size, is short on juice and flavor, but big on zest with a thick, bumpy rind.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
But because oranges and grapefruit make up the bulk of the production, the overall harvest remains below the 2024-25 harvest, which was the lowest in more than 100 years.
—Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
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Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 17 Apr. 2026
This expressive drink combines Tequila Herradura Reposado with Q MIXERS’ Grapefruit Soda, blending the flavors of fresh grapefruit, lime, and sweetness to create a citrus-forward concoction perfect for the occasion.
—Molly Burford, Southern Living, 15 Apr. 2026
The behemoth Ponderosa lemon, that can rival a grapefruit in size, is short on juice and flavor, but big on zest with a thick, bumpy rind.
—Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Apr. 2026
But because oranges and grapefruit make up the bulk of the production, the overall harvest remains below the 2024-25 harvest, which was the lowest in more than 100 years.
—Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 9 Apr. 2026
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“Grapefruit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grapefruit. Accessed 24 Apr. 2026.
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grapefruit
noun
grape·fruit
ˈgrāp-ˌfrüt
1
plural grapefruit or grapefruits
: a large citrus fruit with a bitter yellow rind and a highly flavored somewhat acid juicy pulp
2
: a tree that bears grapefruit
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