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

According to AllRecipes, Walmart’s new beverages feature colorful packaging resembling papel picado, traditional Mexican paper banners, while flavors such as grapefruit and apple echo brands like Jarritos and Sidral Mundet. —Anthony Thompson, USA Today, 28 May 2026

Bergamot, cedrat, mandarin, and grapefruit are among the stars in these scents. —Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 27 May 2026

The spritzy Willow, for example, uses a non-alcoholic Italian aperitif with grapefruit and bubbles. —Gizelle Lau, Forbes.com, 27 May 2026

If that’s not enough to boost your mood, the moisturizing oil has a light grapefruit scent—and it’s vouched for by the pros. —Jenny Berg, Vogue, 27 May 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