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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Sit shotgun on Noem’s ride to the airport, join her for her next facial and hide behind her morning grapefruit ready to pop out and oversee at a moment’s notice.
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Matt Fleming, Oc Register, 17 June 2025
The nose reveals vibrant tropical fruits, lemon curd, fragrant almond blossom, and pink grapefruit pith.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 12 June 2025
Among the many different fruit juices and blends available, the most nutritious ones are orange, pomegranate, and pink grapefruit juices.16
Fruit juices can be high in calories and may have added sugars.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 20 May 2025
Run a grapefruit or lime wedge along the rim of your chilled glass, then dip the rim into the Tajín or fine sea salt, tapping off any excess before pouring in the cocktail.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 20 May 2025
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Matt Fleming, Oc Register, 17 June 2025
The nose reveals vibrant tropical fruits, lemon curd, fragrant almond blossom, and pink grapefruit pith.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 12 June 2025
Among the many different fruit juices and blends available, the most nutritious ones are orange, pomegranate, and pink grapefruit juices.16
Fruit juices can be high in calories and may have added sugars.
—Lana Barhum, Verywell Health, 20 May 2025
Run a grapefruit or lime wedge along the rim of your chilled glass, then dip the rim into the Tajín or fine sea salt, tapping off any excess before pouring in the cocktail.
—The New York Times News Service Syndicate, Denver Post, 20 May 2025
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“Grapefruit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grapefruit. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.
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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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