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

The cocktail menu highlights bright, floral flavors with drinks such as the Lemongrass Lychee Cooler, the Dragon Fruit Watermelon Margarita and the Petals & Bitters, a refreshing combination of gin, Campari, elderflower liqueur and grapefruit juice. — Taryn White, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

People should keep an eye on mixed fruit juices, smoothies and cocktails, as grapefruit juice is a common ingredient. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 19 July 2026

Around 8,000 pieces are between the size of a marble and a grapefruit. — David M. Klein, Washington Post, 16 July 2026

The lemon peel is more potent than the peels of other citrus fruits, such as tangerines or grapefruits. — Team Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 8 July 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