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
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Special drinks include the Siesta (Altos Blanco, Campari and lime and grapefruit juice); the Basil Daiquiri (rum, St Germain, chartreuse, lime and basil); the Tropical Old Fashioned (Brugal 1888, banana, pineapple, bitters and coconut sugar); and the French 75 (cognac, lemon and champagne).
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Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2025
Her 2024 Blueprint has aromas of pink grapefruit, lemon zest, and Granny Smith apple with flavors of tangerine, lemon blossom, and Fuji apple.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2025
This set of six includes scents like lavender, menthol and eucalyptus, vanilla and orange, grapefruit, watermelon, and peppermint, each made with natural essential oils.
—L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
Today, seltzer water is sold almost everywhere, with brands offering plain and flavored varieties ranging from lime and black cherry to grapefruit and seasonal blends.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
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Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2025
Her 2024 Blueprint has aromas of pink grapefruit, lemon zest, and Granny Smith apple with flavors of tangerine, lemon blossom, and Fuji apple.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2025
This set of six includes scents like lavender, menthol and eucalyptus, vanilla and orange, grapefruit, watermelon, and peppermint, each made with natural essential oils.
—L. Daniela Alvarez, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Sep. 2025
Today, seltzer water is sold almost everywhere, with brands offering plain and flavored varieties ranging from lime and black cherry to grapefruit and seasonal blends.
—Daryl Austin, USA Today, 26 Sep. 2025
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“Grapefruit.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grapefruit. Accessed 11 Oct. 2025.
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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
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