grapefruit

noun

grape·fruit ˈgrāp-ˌfrüt

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

: a small citrus tree (Citrus paradisi) that produces grapefruit

Examples of grapefruit in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Citrus Fruit One of the strongest sources of vitamin C, lemons, limes, oranges, and grapefruit may support your body in its natural immunity process. —

Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Sep. 2023 The botanical oil blends seamlessly, ensuring the invigorating mix of grapefruit, sage, and spearmint stays put. —

Liana Schaffner, Allure, 21 Sep. 2023 The game’s name comes from the Malay word for kick (sepak) and the Thai word for the woven ball, which is roughly the size of a large grapefruit. —

David Gardner, New York Times, 15 Sep. 2023 Citrus fruits: High in vitamin C, citrus fruits like oranges and grapefruits assist liver enzymes involved in detoxification processes. —

Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 8 Aug. 2023 For now, Gay Water is sold largely online (with a few retailers) and comes in four sugar-free flavors — watermelon, lime, peach and grapefruit — at launch. —

Jordan Valinsky, CNN, 20 July 2023 The team used an underwater remote vehicle to film the throng of nearly 6,000 octopus nesting 2 miles deep. MBARI via AP The octopus — about the size of a grapefruit — perched over their eggs laid on rocks heated by water seeping up from the sea floor. —

Christina Larson, Fortune, 24 Aug. 2023 Finish this pretty ice cream float with a curl of grapefruit peel as a garnish. 10 Vanilla-Chocolate Float View Recipe This so-easy ice cream float combination will satisfy any sweet tooth in a matter of minutes. —

Andrea Beck, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Aug. 2023 The youngest, the blanco, is briny with hints of grapefruit peel, Ochoa says. —

Sarah Blaskovich, Dallas News, 2 Aug. 2023 See More

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