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

Examples of grapefruit in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This list of cocktails features water-rich ingredients, including cucumber, watermelon, grapefruit, and strawberries. — John Kell, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026

There were five small cannonballs wrapped in paper towels, with the largest being the size of a grapefruit and the smallest only about an inch wide, the agency reported. — Aaron Cooper, CNN Money, 27 July 2026

Pink grapefruit and blood orange accompany tangerine in creating a citrus-forward scent that just screams summertime fun. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 23 July 2026

Cucumber and grapefruit juice combine for ultimate refreshment in this happy hour cocktail. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 23 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1814, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for grapefruit

• absolute
• arrowroot
• attribute
• bitterroot
• constitute
• convolute
• destitute
• disrepute
• dissolute
• execute
• institute
• involute

Kids Definition

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