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

So the smell of fresh fruit evokes memories of my mom picking lemons and grapefruit and bringing them into the kitchen. —CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026

Strain over fresh ice into a collins glass, top with soda, and garnish with a grapefruit peel. —Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2026

The extra funding is expected to expand advertising at airports and Major League Baseball spring training stadiums, and fund digital ads and partnerships with grapefruit influencers. —Jim Turner, Sun Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2026

In addition to vitamin C, grapefruits and grapefruit juice contain other antioxidants that can support your immune health. —Zia Sherrell, Health, 16 Mar. 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