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

These include grapefruit, grapefruit juice, aged cheese, high-tyramine foods, foods high in sodium or potassium, and licorice. —Merve Ceylan, Health, 20 Oct. 2025

There isn't strong evidence that one time of day is better than others to eat grapefruit for digestion, however. —Brittany Lubeck, Verywell Health, 17 Oct. 2025

Expect lively notes of lemon zest, grapefruit, and green apple, anchored by a soft minerality that adds depth without overpowering. —Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Oct. 2025

The bubbly beverages come in flavors like grapefruit-rosemary and lemon-lavender. —Sara Hansen, Denver Post, 13 Oct. 2025

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